JEWELLERY that soaks up sweat could one day help us monitor our own health.
Sweat contains chemicals that act as markers of diseases and infections.
Researchers at Ohio State University in the United States have developed a prototype necklace with sensors designed to detect these markers.
In a study published in the journal Science Advances, they showed that the wireless sensors in the necklace could detect blood sugar levels from sweat on the skin surface.
Researchers said: "Eventually these sensors may be integrated into our personal belongings. Some of us may wear necklaces, earrings or rings.
"But we believe these sensors could be placed in something we all wear and that it could help us better track our health."
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