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14-year-old invents a stroke-detecting watch after her grandma’s health issues

14-year-old invents a stroke-detecting watch after her grandma’s health issues

Naya Ellis’ revolutionary idea is garnering headlines. Inspired by her family’s experiences, Ellis, who is only 14 years old, created the WingItt watch, which won the National STEM Challenge champion title. Designed to identify the internal indicators of a stroke, the watch works by tracking heart rates and nerve impulses. A freshman at John F….

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