Planned Parenthood’s new app makes STD testing convenient, secure
The application is available as a free download for iOS and Android-based device owners in California, who can use it to test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
Fitbit IPO brings in $732M, $37M more than expected
Fitbit will begin selling its stock on the NYSE Thursday at a price of $20 per share, which is a dollar more than the company had previously announced.
Smart pelvic floor muscle training device for incontinence cleared by the FCC
Called PeriCoach, the device is designed to reduce or stop urinary incontinence, and will commercially launch in the US later this week.
NHS England looking to equip all of its facilities with free WiFi
Among other things, free Wi-Fi would enable physicians to pull in extra data points from patients using wearables while in a hospital.
Cleveland Clinic launches new telehealth service in Ohio
The service helps users dealing with minor health issues such as rashes, the cold or the flu; the price is set at $49 per care intervention.
Intel acquires maker of Recon Jet smartglasses
Recon makes the Recon Jet smartglasses, and has previously co-operated with Intel, having received funding from its venture arm, Intel Capital.
Tute Genomics closes additional Series A1 funding
Intermountain Healthcare, Healthbox and Tencent provided the capital, helping the company's efforts to enable genome-guided, individualized medicine.
Doctor On Demand raises $50M Series B to expand its telehealth offering
The company will use the fresh capital to continue to grow its telehealth service, and will build out a sales team to procure additional corporate customers.
AliveCor adds Heart Journal to its mobile app
The new feature enables AliveCor users to add events and tags around their ECG recordings, such as drinking coffee, to better understand their heart health.
Atlas Wearables launches Atlas Engine app for iPhone users
The free app goes beyond simple step counting and heart rate; it automatically recognizes exercises, then counts reps and analyzes form.









