FDA issues final guidance on mHealth app regulation
The Agency opted for a hands-off approach to most medical device data systems (MDDS), or software that conveys data to and from a medical device.
UMass Medical School, WPI score $2M to develop stress eating app
The grant will be used for the RELAX app development and two phases of clinical trials, with a goal of making users more aware of when and why they stress eat.
BioGram stamps users’ heart rates onto photos
The user's heart rate is recorded from AliveCor's Heart Monitor; and for those without an ECG reader - heart rates can be input manually or from another sensor.
LifeMap, Wildflower Health launch mobile app for expectant mothers
Available as a free download for iOS and Android devices, the Due Date Plus app guides healthier behaviors, financial well-being and access to company benefits.
More than 40 million smartphone owners actively use at least fitness app
Parks Associates expects usage and adoption to increase with the release of new mobile form factors such as the Apple Watch.
Glow integrates with Walgreens, makes it easy to refill prescriptions
Available on both iOS and Android apps, the new feature also enables users to keep on top of their medication so that they stay healthier.
An app can monitor mental health through “selfie” videos
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed software that can turn any computer or smartphone into a personal mental health monitoring device.
Jawbone Partner Marketplace offers products that tune into Jawbone’s platform
At the moment, the site features only 10 different products and services, such as Fitbug's Kiqplan training service, Sleepio and a SmartThings Kit for Jawbone.
Brain-training mobile game maker settles over unsupported claims
Texas-based company falsely claimed in an advertisement and on its website that it could permanently improve a child's focus, memory and school performance.
Nudge updates its Android app
New version of the application brings along revamped UI, easy to understand graphs and support for additional wearables.









