Americans want to share their data with health experts
What's more, they are also willing to pay for personal feedback and coaching from a trusted health expert such as doctor, fitness trainer, nurse or dietician.
Intel’s Basis Peak fitness band coming in November
The new fitness band was unveiled to a developer audience during the 14th annual Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Cognizant to acquire TriZetto for $2.7 billion in cash
Cognizant expects this acquisition to accelerate its market position and strategy of delivering healthcare software and solutions to a wide range of clients.
Keas secures $7.4 million to grow its employer wellness programs
The company offers fitness social network for companies that motivates employees to lead more active lifestyles, and compete against each other.
Weight Watchers’ app can now sync with popular fitness bands
New technology integration with Fitbit and Jawbone pairs activity tracking with Weight Watchers tools and support to make smart food choices.
Misfit unveils Shine app for Windows Phone, sport bands in 3 new colors
The app offers daily graphs for activity and sleep, ability to set and track activity goals, weight tracking, and option to connect with other Shine users.
Doximity: One-third of doctors may get the iPhone 6 by thanksgiving
About two-thirds of Doximity's iPhone users currently use the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c, while another 20% of Doximity members use the iPhone 4s.
Table Air wants to purify air inside our homes
The device is touted as an efficient smart air purifier with a stylish design that "blends well with the environment wherever you need it."
Easy-to-use point-of-care anemia test in development
A simple testing device could provide more rapid diagnosis of the common blood disorder and allow inexpensive at-home self-monitoring.
QuantuMDx’s portable DNA analyzer can identify disease in minutes
The company had completed a working prototype of its handheld DNA analyzer, which could improve treatments and provide early warnings of epidemics.