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Exclusive | Toilet tech is the next frontier of health data — but it might mean putting a camera on your bowl

Nypost · · 1458 words · By McKenzie Beard
Preventative Wellness Consumer Electronics Review Digital Health Innovation
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/health/toilet-tech-is-the-next-frontier-of-health-…

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18 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The average person spends 416 days of their life in the bathroom”
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Multiple independent sources (The Independent and a lifetime calculator site) report the average of 416 days, with specific breakdowns for men (373) and women (456).
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web search NEUTRAL — Women spending more time in the bathroom than men makes sense. It’s a mystery to me and when I ask my wife about it, the response I get is usually, “As a man you can’t comprehend female behavior.
https://medium.com/@lucaskinkaid/the-average-adult-spends-41…
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web search NEUTRAL — Men will spend 373 days in their bathroom at home on average – that’s around 23 minutes a day – and women will use them for a total of 456 days – typically for 29 minutes a day, the survey of 2,000 ad…
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bathrooms-shower-wa…
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web search NEUTRAL — UK adults spend 416 days in the bathroom over a lifetime on average, with women spending more time than men. Bathrooms have evolved into personal retreats for multitasking and relaxation, indicating a…
https://posh.co.uk/living/time-spent-in-the-bathroom-weekly-…
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“U-Scan Nutrio by Withings turns your toilet into a mini urine lab by clipping to the front of your toilet bowl”
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The device is described as a 'toilet plug-in urine scanner' by Withings and a gadget that 'clips to the front of your toilet bowl' by AOL.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop for Withings smart health products at Best Buy. From smartwatches to body composition scales, easily track your health.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/withings/pcmcat165290521…
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web search NEUTRAL — Withings is known for design and innovation in connected devices, such as the first Wi-Fi scale on the market (introduced in 2009), an FDA -cleared blood pressure monitor, a smart sleep system, and a …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withings
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web search NEUTRAL — Join millions of users who are improving their health with Withings. Sign up to discover the entire Withings ecosystem, our latest products, and exclusive offers.
https://www.withings.com/us/en/
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“The gadget collects a urine sample, which is analyzed by tiny biochemical sensors in a swappable cartridge inside the device”
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Both AOL and MacRumors confirm the device uses biochemical sensors in swappable/interchangeable cartridges to analyze urine samples.
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web search NEUTRAL — U-Scan Nutrio. The first toilet plug-in urine scanner. Your urine holds a wealth of health information through its 3,000 metabolites, but this data usually goes unmeasured.
https://www.withings.com/us/en/u-scan-nutrio
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web search NEUTRAL — U-Scan Nutrio by Withings collects urine samples that are analyzed to deliver insights on four biomarkers tied to hydration, metabolism and diet.The gadget collects a urine sample, which is analyzed b…
https://www.aol.com/articles/toilet-tech-next-frontier-healt…
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web search NEUTRAL — The compact device analyzes urine samples automatically, part of Withings' latest effort to bring passive health tracking into everyday routines. The commercial version launches with two interchangeab…
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/29/withings-iphone-connect…
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“The data then generates insights on four biomarkers tied to hydration, metabolism and diet”
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AOL and Femtech Insider both confirm the device tracks four biomarkers related to hydration, metabolism, and diet (specifically pH, specific gravity, ketones, and vitamin C).
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web search NEUTRAL — Withings is known for design and innovation in connected devices, such as the first Wi-Fi scale on the market (introduced in 2009), an FDA -cleared blood pressure monitor, a smart sleep system, and a …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withings
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web search NEUTRAL — Join millions of users who are improving their health with Withings. Sign up to discover the entire Withings ecosystem, our latest products, and exclusive offers.
https://www.withings.com/us/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop for Withings smart health products at Best Buy. From smartwatches to body composition scales, easily track your health.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/withings/pcmcat165290521…
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“Women are not recommended to use the U-Scan during menstruation, as blood can affect its accuracy”
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While general Wikipedia and medical entries explain what menstruation is, none of the provided evidence specifically mentions the U-Scan's guidelines or restrictions regarding menstruation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. [1] The menstrual cycle…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstruation
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 9, 2022 · Your menstrual cycle begins on the first day of your period. Your cycle prepares your body for a possible pregnancy. The average cycle lasts between 24 and 38 days.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-menstru…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 11, 2026 · Menstruation (or period) happens monthly. As the uterus sheds its lining, vaginal bleeding follows. Menstrual blood is made of blood and tissue.
https://medlineplus.gov/menstruation.html
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“The U-Scan Nutrio is available in two tiers: the Proactive Plan ($379) for lighter use and the Intensive Plan ($449) for more frequent testing”
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The pricing for the Proactive Plan ($379) and Intensive Plan ($449) is explicitly detailed in the AOL search result and supported by the Withings official site starting price.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Proactive Plan ($379) is for lighter use and the Intensive Plan ($449) is for more frequent testing. Both include a charging station and a Withings+ subscription ($99 per year). Courtesy of McKenz…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/health/toilet-tech-is-the-next…
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web search NEUTRAL — U-Scan Nutrio. From US$ 379.95. • Free delivery. Tech specs Buy now.Each includes an automatic cartridge plan (every 2–2.5 months) and seamless app integration for measurement scheduling and personali…
https://www.withings.com/us/en/u-scan-nutrio
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web search NEUTRAL — Withings offers two versions of the device. U-Scan Nutrio tracks four urinary biomarkers: urinary pH, specific gravity, ketones and vitamin C. The device provides insights on acid-base balance, hydrat…
https://femtechinsider.com/withings-launches-u-scan-at-home-…
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“Both include a charging station and a Withings+ subscription ($99 per year), with cartridge replacements sold separately”
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The specific detail about the $99 Withings+ subscription and charging station being included in both plans is only found in the AOL source; other sources mention Withings+ generally but not the specific bundle cost.
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web search NEUTRAL — Withings is known for design and innovation in connected devices, such as the first Wi-Fi scale on the market (introduced in 2009), an FDA -cleared blood pressure monitor, a smart sleep system, and a …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withings
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web search NEUTRAL — Join millions of users who are improving their health with Withings. Sign up to discover the entire Withings ecosystem, our latest products, and exclusive offers.
https://www.withings.com/us/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop for Withings smart health products at Best Buy. From smartwatches to body composition scales, easily track your health.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/withings/pcmcat165290521…
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“Withings also offers the U-Scan Calci, which tracks calcium levels in addition to hydration and pH”
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MacRumors mentions the 'Calci' cartridge as one of the two interchangeable options, but the specific tracking of calcium, hydration, and pH is not explicitly detailed across multiple sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Withings is known for design and innovation in connected devices, such as the first Wi-Fi scale on the market (introduced in 2009), an FDA -cleared blood pressure monitor, a smart sleep system, and a …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withings
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web search NEUTRAL — Join millions of users who are improving their health with Withings. Sign up to discover the entire Withings ecosystem, our latest products, and exclusive offers.
https://www.withings.com/us/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop for Withings smart health products at Best Buy. From smartwatches to body composition scales, easily track your health.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/withings/pcmcat165290521…
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“Throne Science’s high-tech toilet tracker monitors both No. 1 and No. 2”
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No evidence was found for 'Throne Science' or its toilet tracker in the provided search results.
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“Throne monitors your urine stream with a microphone and scans the contents of the toilet bowl using a downward-facing camera”
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No evidence was found for the specific hardware (microphone/camera) of the Throne device in the provided search results.
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“Throne costs $399.99, plus a $6 monthly subscription”
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“The Dekoda by Kohler Health analyzes both stool and urine”
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“It clamps onto the rim of a standard toilet and uses an optical sensor to scan the bowl”
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“Users can start a session via a fingerprint sensor on the device or through the Kohler Health app”
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“The Dekoda tracks bowel movements in detail, including poop shape, color, consistency, frequency and volume”
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“It can even detect blood in the bowl”
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“The Dekoda costs $449, plus a Kohler Health membership: $6.99 a month or $70 a year for individuals, or $12.99 a month ($130 annually) for a family plan covering up to five users”
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“colorectal cancer is rising among young adults”
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