Chinese drug maker to invest $40M in Proteus Digital Health
As part of the deal, Gloria will also get an 18-month period of exclusive negotiation with Proteus to establish a joint venture company in China.
Best-selling blood pressure app found inaccurate in a study
Researchers have found that the app had a tendency to inform users that their blood pressure was in the normal range when it was actually quite high.
This wearable device uses sound to maintain deep sleep
Called Dreem, the device comes in the form of an adjustable headband that incorporates a series of sensors that act like a portable EEG.
Research: Wearable device shipments to hit 560M units annually by 2021
Tractica predicts that annual wearable device shipments will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.9%, increasing from 85 million units in 2015.
CEOs to make wellness at work a priority for 2016
Fitbit Wellness surveyed 200 CEOs at companies with between 1,000 and 10,000 employees to understand the business case for wellness. Here's how they responded.
Smoking cessation app making it easier to order GSK nicotine patches
Under the deal, those using 2morrow's SmartQuit app as part of an employer program will be able to more easily get GSK's nicotine replacement therapy.
Valencell raises $11M Series D for its biometric sensor tech
The company will use the funds to continue its growth and support further innovation in accurate biometric wearable technology.
Sense Health platform to support care management for NYC Medicaid members
CBC is deploying Sense Health with 12 of its NYC care management agencies to enable two-way text message communication between care coordinators and patients.
Eight gets $6M for its sleep tracking tech
The company will use the funds to accelerate production, develop new products, and finance growth initiatives; Eight will start shipping in early spring 2016.
Neeuro launches brain training wearable at Indiegogo
The consumer-friendly EEG headband paired with a neuroscience-designed game app allows users to train their brains for a healthier mind.








