AliveCor unveils Kardia Band for Apple Watch
Pending FDA's 510k clearance, the device provides caregivers the opportunity to take a more active role in helping their loved ones engage in their own care.
Independence Blue Cross adds telemedicine coverage
There are two different options to choose from: virtual consultations with a local primary care physician, and MDLIVE's telehealth service.
Prenetics raises $10M for its DNA testing service
The company's iGenes product uses a non-invasive swab test to collect DNA from the inside a patient's mouth/cheek and then delivers results through an app.
Mercer, Kurbo Health team-up to reduce childhood obesity
The two parties will provide employers with a proven mHealth coaching and weight loss program created specifically for kids, teens and families.
Design firm Mad*Pow acquires HotSeat app maker
The application is designed to help office workers add short bursts of physical activity into their days, and support each other in doing so.
Fossil unveils new Android Wear smartwatch, smarter analog watches
Android Wear-powered Q Wander and Q Marshal are slimmer than its predecessor (Q Founder), packing all the hardware in 44mm and 46mm cases, respectively.
UCSF Diabetes Center, Yes Health team-up on precision medicine initiative to prevent diabetes
The goal of this precision medicine initiative will be to decipher the individual and integrated contributions of myriad risk factors using data.
Medisafe, Nestlé Health Science to help patients prepare for surgery
Personalized adherence platform will be used to help patients take Nestlé Health Science's IMPACT ADVANCED RECOVERY Specialized Nutrition Drink.
Research: Western Europeans to buy 24.5M connected fitness trackers in 2020
At the moment, 10 percent of Spanish broadband households own a smart watch, followed by 8 percent in the U.K., 7 percent in Germany, and 6 percent in France.
Dario Blood Glucose Monitoring System now available in the U.S.
The system consists of an pocket-sized, all-in-one Smart Meter that plugs directly into smartphones coupled with a robust, real-time mobile app.









