Breathalyzer

Researchers have developed a nanoscale sensor that detects lung cancer by analyzing isoprene levels in your breath. The team believes its breakthrough could unlock a non-invasive, low-cost method to catch the disease early and save lives.

The first breath-based COVID-19 test has been issued an emergency use authorization by the FDA. The device takes three minutes to return results and has been found to be over 90 percent accurate in detecting positive COVID-19 cases.

Researchers have developed a breathalyzer claimed to be as effective as PCR testing in identifying COVID-19. The system is over 95 percent accurate at detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections, delivering results in less than five minutes.

With marijuana breathalyzers closer than ever, authorities are arguing over whether THC levels correlate with driving impairment.

A clinical trial is launching in the UK to test a new Breath Biopsy technology with the goal of finding molecular biomarkers in breath samples that can be used to diagnose a variety of different cancers.

There are a growing number of fitness trackers hitting the market that claim to offer detailed insights into your heath. Perhaps the most striking of these devices is Lumen, a tiny breathalyzer-styled gizmo that is claimed to measure a person’s metabolism from just a single breath.

​​As marijuana legalization sweeps through the United States there is a pressing need for an accurate roadside test for intoxication. A recent study reveals a a major breakthrough in developing a new technique that can detect the presence of marijuana in vapor.

Could a nano array that can identify the chemical signatures of diseases bring us closer to the day when doctors might be able to use a medical tricorder a la Star Trek to instantly diagnose a patient’s conditions?

It appears the gases coming out of our bodies may have something more to tell us besides the world's oldest joke. Aire is a small, hand-held device that measures chemicals in your breath to help design a diet best suited to your specific digestive system.

The ONUSblue alcohol detection patch tells you when you've reached the legal threshold and has the potential to save millions of lives. The company's product roadmap is even more interesting with the detection of marijuana, methamphetime and a range of illegal recreational substances to follow.

Recently, we got hold of an AlcoMate Revo breathalyzer by AK GlobalTech . The device is aimed at the consumer market, and uses a replaceable sensor module that eliminates the need for recalibration. We put it through its paces.

The prototype AlcoStop system measures drivers' blood alcohol levels by analyzing their sweat via built-in sensors. If those levels indicate that they're too drunk to drive, the system won't allow the car's engine to start.