"CES is ground zero of the wellness wild west. At Eureka Park and the Venetian Expo, you'll find dozens of digital health startups hawking everything from smartwatches and smart rings to smart pillows. This isn't new, per se. Urine tech in particular has always been a staple at the show, but what's notable this year isn't simply the presence of this tech - it's the idea that mining these fluids can help you live longer and healthier."
"Here's some of what I saw: at-home hormone testing kits using urine and saliva; smart menstrual pads and panty liners; an in-toilet hydration tracker; a mirror that analyzes your facial blood flow to estimate how well you're aging; a sperm microscope; and a smart scale that analyzes metabolic health through foot sweat. It's not just tiny startups, either. Bigger names in the space are also opening their platforms to accommodate data sources beyond heart rate."
CES 2026 featured a proliferation of consumer health devices centered on analyzing bodily fluids such as urine, blood, sweat, and saliva to derive wellness and longevity insights. Exhibits included at-home hormone testing kits using urine and saliva, smart menstrual pads and panty liners, an in-toilet hydration tracker, a mirror that analyzes facial blood flow to estimate aging, a sperm microscope, and a smart scale that assesses metabolic health via foot sweat. Both startups and established companies pursued new biomarkers and integrations. Larger firms expanded platform compatibility, exemplified by Withings partnering with Abbott to add continuous glucose monitor data.
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