The relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction in Chinese college students-a latent profile analysis
PeerJ. 2026 Jan 27;14:e20724. doi: 10.7717/peerj.20724. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and smartphone addiction among Chinese college students, with the goal of understanding whether higher levels of PA can mitigate the risk of smartphone addiction. METHODS: The study adopted a questionnaire and psychological measurement method […]
Effects of an 8-Week App-Based Mindfulness Intervention on Mental Health in Working Women: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 2;28:e62814. doi: 10.2196/62814. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although working women experience increased work-related stress, preventive interventions to reduce its negative effects on their mental health are insufficient. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based self-help intervention via a smartphone app across 4 domains (general psychological, work-related, family-related, and […]
Digital Health Tools Embedded in a Cancer Genetics Clinic: Observational Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Feb 2;10:e74375. doi: 10.2196/74375. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital Health Tools (DHTs), including wearables and mobile apps, offer promising avenues for personalized care and real-time monitoring, but user engagement and clinical utility-especially in pediatric populations-remain unclear. Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic mutation in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene, predisposing individuals to cancer, […]
A digital platform with activity tracking for energy management support in long COVID: a randomised controlled trial
Nat Commun. 2026 Feb 2;17(1):945. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-64831-y. ABSTRACT In a 6-month pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT; ISRCTN16033549), we compared a just-in-time intervention to support energy management in adults with long COVID (LC) to standard care. Participants received either the ‘Pace Me’ app and a wearable activity tracker (intervention) or an app only with data entry […]
The impact of smartphone use on rural residents’ environmental quality assessment: evidence from micro-level survey data in China
Front Public Health. 2026 Jan 9;13:1705375. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1705375. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The popularization of smartphones and the development of internet digitalization are profoundly reshaping the thinking patterns and behavioral choices of rural residents, while also exerting a significant impact on their environmental quality perception and wellbeing. However, existing studies have not fully clarified the […]
Designing a Case Management Mobile Health App for Violence Intervention Programs: Mixed Methods Human-Centered Design Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Feb 2;10:e79533. doi: 10.2196/79533. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hospital-based violence intervention programs have shown promise in mitigating the effects of violence, but their impact is limited by time constraints and inefficient practices faced by the violence prevention professionals (VPPs) who function as case managers. Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer the potential to enhance […]
Changing Habits With the Happy Hands App: Qualitative Focus Group Study of a Hand Osteoarthritis Self-Management Intervention
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 2;28:e82773. doi: 10.2196/82773. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: People with hand osteoarthritis represent a large patient group with limited access to recommended treatment. In recent years, there has been a notable shift in health care delivery, with increased use of digital technologies. The Happy Hands app (The University Information Technology Center [USIT]) […]
Early Detection of Inferolateral Ischemia Using a Smartphone-Based ECG Device: A Case of Triple-Vessel Disease Confirmed by Coronary Angiography
Acta Med Acad. 2025 Dec;54(3):255-261. doi: 10.5644/ama2006-124.493. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This case report describes the capability of a smartphone-based electrocardiogram (ECG) in detecting multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), with initial findings suggestive of double-vessel involvement, which was later confirmed as triple-vessel disease (TVD) by coronary angiography. CASE REPORT: In this case report, we describe a 51-year-old […]
Smartphone-integrated colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescence sensor for visual detection of HSO4
Anal Chim Acta. 2026 Mar 1;1389:345118. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345118. Epub 2026 Jan 16. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The detection of bisulfate (HSO4–) is critical in food preservation and pharmaceutical quality control, as it is a common additive with potential health risks. Existing detection methods often lack the portability for on-site analysis or the capability for cross-validation to ensure […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications Use Among US Youth
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Feb 2;9(2):e2556631. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.56631. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of youth, it is critical to study their usage patterns and potential implications for mental health. While there is evidence of a rapid pace of adoption among adults, rates of GenAI use […]
