Peloton comes out with new treadmill after recall
Peloton will have a treadmill back on the market next week, after the company recalled its Tread+ and Tread in April following a slew of reported injuries and one child death associated with the...
View ArticleFORM AR goggles guide swimmers through workouts in the water
Swimming workouts just got a digital boost. Swimmers can now tap into guided workouts while in the water via a new feature on Canadian fitness company FORM’s goggles. The new technology employs...
View ArticleFitbit launches newest wearable with stress management features
This morning, Fitbit released its latest fitness-tracking wearable, the Fitbit Charge 5. It's equipped with a host of health-related features and new premium content.Dubbed its most advanced...
View ArticleStudy finds 95% of patients were able to complete medication abortion via...
Medication abortion administered via telehealth is largely safe and effective, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.TOP LINE DATAThe study of 110 patients between October 2020...
View ArticleYouTube says removing videos isn't enough to combat COVID-19 misinformation
Removing videos that spread misinformation isn’t enough to contain the problem, wrote YouTube’s chief product officer in a blog post.“For COVID, we rely on expert consensus from health organizations...
View ArticleInspiration4 mission expands health research on spaceflight
Inspiration4, an all-civilian commercial space mission that aims to launch in mid-September, will be conducting a variety of experiments to test the impact of spaceflight on the body.SpaceX, the...
View ArticleHome infusion startup HealthIV launches to curb dehydration, hangovers
A new company is looking to use digital tools to help users curb dehydration and cure hangovers. This morning a digital health company focused on delivering at-home infusion therapies, dubbed HealthIV,...
View ArticleSmart bed maker Sleep Number adds new features to monitor health
Sleep Number, the maker of the Sleep Number 360 smart bed, has added new features to its SleepIQ technology designed to give users an even deeper look into their sleep health to improve their overall...
View ArticleLyra Health announces tools for complex health issues
Mental health benefits provider Lyra Health announced new tools to help customers address suicidality, alcohol use disorder and other complex care needs.The new tools will be available at the beginning...
View ArticleApple reportedly looking to expand smartwatch health features to blood...
Apple’s next health move may be blood pressure tracking on smartwatches, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Specifically, the technology would be able to alert a user if their blood...
View ArticleHow digital health can help refugees access medical care
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent evacuation of 123,000 civilians has created another wave in the ongoing refugee crisis. Historically, refugees and displaced persons have faced a...
View ArticleWearable fitness company WHOOP acquires sports tech startup PUSH
Digital health and fitness company WHOOP announced the acquisition of sports technology startup PUSH Thursday in an undisclosed cash and stock transaction.The news comes days after WHOOP said it had...
View ArticleWHOOP 4.0 adds on pulse oximeter and a skin temperature sensor
Digital health and fitness company WHOOP has released the latest version of its wearable, the WHOOP 4.0. The new wearable includes haptic alerts that use gentle vibrations to awaken the wearer based on...
View ArticleTRISH launches centralized database to focus on space health
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine has announced a medical research platform to study astronauts’ health and performance during commercial...
View ArticleDigital mental health company Ginger begins offering services in Spanish
Digital behavioral health platform Ginger announced Monday its on-demand mental healthcare services will soon be available to members in Spanish. Select Ginger clients will have access to the Spanish...
View ArticleTelecare may boost homebound seniors' medication adherence according to JAMA...
Homebound older adults who participated in a telecare program for three months had improved medication adherence and quality of life, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. TOPLINE...
View ArticleFitbit, Apple fitness tracker data exposed on unprotected database
A database that was not password protected exposed more than 61 million records containing data from fitness trackers and wearables, according to a breach report by WebsitePlanet and security...
View ArticleApple adds biking features to Watch and steps up Fitness+ classes
Apple continues to expand its fitness and Watch offerings. With a focus on cyclists, Apple Watch will now be able to help bikers track their workouts and detect biking-related falls on the Apple Watch,...
View ArticleElvie launches new smart breast pump in the US covered by insurance
Elvie, a British femtech company, today announced the launch of its latest smart breast pump, which is covered by insurance, exclusively in the United States.Called Elvie Stride, the new pump has many...
View ArticleFTC says it will fine digital health companies that don't disclose data breaches
With data breaches on the rise, the FTC is looking to make health apps more accountable for telling patients when their data has been exposed.The FTC released a new statement specifying that all health...
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