Dr. Garmin will see you nowCan a smartwatch run basic diagnostic tests to free up doctors' time?By D. Cooper, 02.20.2024
Researchers develop under-the-skin implant to treat Type 1 diabetesThe device can secrete insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, to cells.By M. Saleh, 12.06.2023
23andMe hack now estimated to affect over half of customersThe stolen data affects 6.9 million users.By M. Saleh, 12.05.2023
MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestinesThe ‘smart capsule’ is designed to monitor vital signs and even detect opiate overdose.By M. Saleh, 11.17.2023
Researchers developed a gene-editing technology that reduces 'bad' cholesterolCRISPR was used to edit genes in trial participants' livers.By M. Saleh, 11.16.2023
Researchers use magnetic fields for non-invasive blood glucose monitoringThe steel, boxy-looking device uses low-field magnets and low-frequency radio waves to deliver readings.By M. Saleh, 11.16.2023
Amazon Prime now comes with discounted access to One Medical health servicesAmazon acquired One Medical last year for $3.9 billion. By C. MacDonald, 11.08.2023
AI-assisted cancer screening could cut radiologist workloads in halfThe study saw no increase in false-positive results over human screeners.By A. Tarantola, 08.02.2023
Amazon's virtual healthcare service is now available in every stateAmazon Clinic helps you get treatment for common illnesses.By J. Fingas, 08.01.2023
Apple is reportedly working on a health-led journaling appThe app may detect who the user is with and prompt to write about them.By S. Fielding, 04.21.2023
Google is working on AI for ultrasound diagnosis and cancer therapyIts medical AI language model also scored 85 percent on a doctor-level medical exam.By W. Shanklin, 03.14.2023
Amazon officially becomes a health care provider after closing purchase of One MedicalRegulators aren't done investigating the deal.By J. Fingas, 02.22.2023
Amazon's Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alertsYou can find out when a loved one opens a medicine cabinet.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2022
YouTube opens up a verification program for healthcare professionalsIt may be easier to find reliable health info from doctors, nurses and other providers.By K. Holt, 10.27.2022
The FTC is investigating Amazon’s deal to buy One MedicalA probe of the company's iRobot acquisition may not be far behind. By I. Bonifacic, 09.03.2022
FDA greenlights over-the-counter hearing aidsYou might not need an exam or prescription.By J. Fingas, 08.16.2022
Amazon will buy primary healthcare provider One Medical for $3.9 billionAlong with in-person care, One Medical offers telehealth services.By K. Holt, 07.21.2022
Shields Health Care hack may have exposed data for 2 million peopleNotably, social security and patient ID numbers could have been exposed.By D. Hardawar, 06.08.2022
Amazon-owned PillPack will pay nearly $6 million over DOJ's insulin suitThe online pharmacy admitted to over-billing the government for insulin pens.By D. Hardawar, 05.04.2022
Researchers create bacteria that could protect your gut from antibioticsThe partner treatment promises to prevent diarrhea and other complications. By I. Bonifacic, 04.11.2022