mHealth

Nearly half of Americans interested in using mHealth services

Interest is strong for general blood testing services, diagnosing eye problems, checking glucose levels, measuring lung function and diet tracking.
Diasend launches diabetes tracking app for consumers

Diasend launches diabetes tracking app for consumers

Diasend Personal is made for diabetics who would like to have a better overview of their glucose levels, insulin pump dosages and physical activities.
Department of Veterans Affairs

VA turning to mHealth to improve care for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been using pilots as part of its development strategy for VA mHealth apps since 2011.
Runtastic Sleep Better

Runtastic launches a sleep-tracking app

Sleep Better is operational when the phone is next or under the pillow, relying on the built-in sensors to determine how much the user is tossing and turning.
KiQplans

Fitbug brings modern mobile fitness to a Target near you

Designed to work with leading activity trackers, smartphones and watches, every KiQplan is delivered as an interactive coach to help people reach their goals.
RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

Initially available for iPhone users -- with Android app launching within a week -- the new Stopwatch Mode is used to add indoor exercise to the mix.
Deadline app

An app tunes into HealthKit to predict the time of one’s death

The idea is to push users towards a healthier lifestyle, with every healthy meal and an extra exercise recorded adding days, months, or years to your life.
The BIKI app takes calorie count to the next level

The BIKI app takes calorie count to the next level

The application, currently raising funds at Indiegogo, delivers specific weight loss and diet plans that meet evidence-based goals for different user groups.
Sickweather gets an Android app

Sickweather gets an Android app

The application can alert users in real-time when they enter Sick Zones, which are areas where illnesses are reported on social media.
Google Fit

Google Fit app is basic, feels like “work in progress”

The application allows users to track their activities either automatically or manually input the exercise type, duration and distance.