Google cancer fighting wearable

Google patents a cancer-fighting wearable device

The filing describes a wrist-worn device that can automatically modify or destroy one or more targets in the blood that have an adverse health effect.
Clue app

Clue secures $2M for its female health app

The additional investment to the Berlin-based startup will be used to grow the team and to introduce Clue to new markets.
Xiaomi band Li Ning shoes

Xiaomi-made smart running shoes in works?

The so called Apple of China is apparently working with Chinese fitness apparel giant Li Ning as well as Huami, which actually makes the Mi fitness band.
Research Now findings

Doctors and patients agree that mobile apps are good for our health

The Research Now study among 500 healthcare professionals and 1,000 health app users in the U.S. looked into the use of mobile health apps.
Widerun

Widerun users VR to make indoor cycling more engaging

The company is currently running a Kickstarter campaign that wants to raise $30,000 to help bring the device that connects to VR headsets to market.
Ebola fighting tablet made by Google

Google develops tablet for health workers fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone

The device, which is the Sony Xperia tablet wrapped in a protective casing, can be used with gloves and endure the harsh weather conditions in the area.
MedaCheck tablet

MedaCheck secures $1.1M for its medication reminder tablet

The company makes a dedicated medication reminder tablet for seniors; included out of box is the software that reminds users when to take the next pill.
Gauss Surgical

Gauss Surgical’s Triton Canister app gets the FDA 510(k) clearance

The system can accurately estimate blood loss in blood bearing canisters, giving clinicians a better picture of overall surgical blood loss.
Omron small fitness tracker

Omron unveils small Alvita Wireless Activity Tracker

The petite device measures less than 1 square inch, sporting a tri-axis technology for accuracy so it can be worn almost anywhere.
Collective Health

Collective Health secures $38M for its employer health insurance service

The round was led by Founders Fund and NEA, with participation from Formation 8, Redpoint Ventures, RRE Ventures, Subtraction Capital, and Rock Health.