Study: Early warnings of COVID-19 outbreak identified from Twitter posts
Increasing concerns about pneumonia cases were identified on posts published on Twitter in seven countries between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.
Google’s new initiative helps get vaccines to more people
The search giant is providing COVID-19 related information and now, it's taking an additional step forward to help people get their vaccine shots.
Apple Fitness+ gets audio walking experience – Time to Walk
Episodes feature personal stories, photos, and music from influential people to inspire Apple Watch users to walk more.
The future of telehealth hinges on quality of care and payer reimbursement policies
The growth of telemedicine over the next few years will hinge on how payers evolve their reimbursement policies, and the quality of care patients receive.
Papa Health launches to offer healthcare to seniors
Through the new service, members will be able to connect virtually with board-certified and licensed clinicians called Papa Docs for appointments.
Google Health Studies launched with the study focused on respiratory illness
With the new app, anyone with an Android phone can take part in health studies by answering survey questions and contributing relevant data.
Apple Fitness+ launches on December 14
The service promises studio-style workouts while incorporating workout metrics from Apple Watch for a personalized and immersive experience.
Wolters Kluwer launches new Alexa healthcare skill for patients recovering at home
Called Emmi Care Plan, it aims to restore the patient-provider dialogue after discharge simply by using the voice service.
Welldoc’s chronic condition platform expanded to include behavioral health
The new offering complements existing programs for diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and diabetes prevention.
IDC: Shipments of wearable devices go reach 125M units in Q3 2020
The surge was driven by seasonality, new product launches, and the global pandemic...









