Big Health

Sleep improvement program maker Big Health raises $3.3 million in Series A round

Using data collected from personal devices like the Jawbone UP, these programs are tailored to each individual user to provide optimized help at the right time.
Advanced automatic fall detection system Wellcore

Advanced automatic fall detection system Wellcore starts shipping

Designed for seniors who want to live more independent lives, the Mobile Personal Emergency Response System will work both inside and outside of the home.
Global patient monitoring devices market to be worth $22.2 billion by 2018

Global patient monitoring devices market to be worth $22.2 billion by 2018

The growth of the remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices segment will be driven by government regulations to control the rising healthcare costs.
National Institutes of Health looking to fund mHealth tools

National Institutes of Health looking to fund mHealth tools

The number of awards is contingent on NIH appropriations and the number of "meritorious" applications; the maximum project period is five years.
Connected electric toothbrush Kolibree

Connected electric toothbrush Kolibree raising funds at Kickstarter

The device combines the advanced sensor technology to detect movements and educate users to better brush their teeth, and motivate them to do that properly.
Starkey Hearing Technologies' Halo is an iPhone-compatible hearing aid

Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Halo is an iPhone-compatible hearing aid

The tiny device promises to make "every aspect of life better" - from conversations to phone calls to listening to music.
FitStar

FitStar updated with audible Rep Ticks, referral program, MyFitnessPal integration and two new FreeStyle...

Two new FreeStyle Sessions include: a low-impact workout Rock Steady, and Beach Booty, which is a 20-minute full body blast.
fitness trackers

3 reasons to buy a fitness tracker

A fitness tracker can motivate you, help you to get know yourself, and give you that extra push when you really need it.
Hearst Health acquires CareInSync

Hearst Health acquires CareInSync

CareInSync provides a real-time mobile platform to improve patient care by enhancing communications between care providers and patients.
RunKeeper for iOS gets a big update focused on goals

RunKeeper for iOS gets a big update focused on goals

Whether you're looking to run your first 5K or beat your friend's best time, the new feature could help you reach your goal.
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