Skulpt launches its science-backed smart fitness trainer
The system includes a compact body scanner device called Chisel and a mobile app that work together to provide customized workouts and nutrition guidance.
Rythm gets fresh capital, announces clinical trials of its sleep-improving wearable
The France-based company has raised $4 million from Laurent Alexandre and Xavier Niel, bringing its total funding to date to $11 million.
Alibaba invests $35M in medical imaging firm
The Chinese giant is acquiring 25% stake of a medical imaging unit of China Resources Wandong Medical Equipment and will get two seats at the board.
Connected contact lens that tracks glaucoma progression clears the FDA
Triggerfish contact lens can detect the peak patterns of variation in intraocular pressure to identify the window of time to measure intraocular pressure.
BioTelemetry to acquire VirtualScopics for $15.5M
VirtualScopics provides clinical trial imaging solutions, with reported revenue of $12.7 million for 2015.
Emulate gets $28M for its Organs-on-Chips technology
The company will use the funds to brings its Human Emulation System in the hands of researchers and product developers.
Virgin Pulse launches and Apple Watch app
The app encourages users to monitor and take action on their personal health habits by exercising and sleeping more, and take better care of their diet.
Study: Wearables may not be the best way to track calories
Researchers have found that many leading fitness trackers have a margin of error of about 200 calories per day in either direction.
Adaptive Technologies gets significant investment from Queen City Angels
The company will use the funds to grow its MobileFit platform that improves a fitness facility's member acquisition, engagement and retention.
Honor adds cancer care to its caregiver services program
The company's will license American Cancer Society's care guidance so that its Care Pros can give specialized care to clients diagnosed with cancer.