How Wearable Patches Are Tracking Core Body Temperature for Heat Stroke Prevention

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the emerging use of wearable temperature patches for continuous core body temperature monitoring, with a focus on heat stroke prevention in athletes, outdoor workers, and military personnel. They discuss a 2026 study published in the Journal of Athletic Training showing that a disposable adhesive patch worn on the upper back can predict heat strain 15 minutes earlier than traditional ingestible pills, with 94% accuracy. The hosts examine the technology behind the patch's proprietary thermistor array, compare it to ear canal and ingestible sensors, and break down the clinical trial data from the University of Georgia's heat lab. They also touch on the economics: the patches cost roughly $25 each, but a subscription model for employers could reduce that to $8 per use. Lucas connects this to OSHA's proposed heat injury prevention rule, expected to finalize later this year. The conversation highlights how passive heat monitoring could shift from reactive emergency response to proactive prevention. A behind-the-scenes donation segment is woven in naturally mid-episode. #WearableTechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #WearablePatches #CoreBodyTemperature #HeatStrokePrevention #AthleticTraining #OccupationalSafety #MilitaryTech #ThermistorArray #UniversityOfGeorgia #OSHA #HeatInjuryRule #ContinuousMonitoring #PreventiveHealth #HeatExhaustion #WearableSensors Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo