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England’s NHS will provide artificial pancreas to thousands of diabetes patients
The system combines a sensor beneath the skin with an external pump (and limited user input). - View
Fitbit’s health chatbot will arrive later this year
It’s part of a slew of health updates Google rolled out at its annual The Checkup event on Tuesday. - View
Dr. Garmin will see you now
Can a smartwatch run basic diagnostic tests to free up doctors' time? - View
HIPAA protects health data privacy, but not in the ways most people think
It’s a very limited scope that still does a lot to keep information secure. - View
Samsung gets FDA approval for a sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch
The company will roll out the tool later this year. - View
The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024
Staying on top of your activity does not have to break the bank. - View
Google lays off hundreds of employees in its Assistant, hardware and other divisions
Fitbit's founders have reportedly departed as part of a hardware restructuring. - View
Apple Fitness+ will spotlight Super Bowl halftime performers
The service is also adding new Time to Walk episodes, workouts for golfers and sound-themed meditations. - View
Fitbit's Inspire 3 fitness tracker drops back to an all-time low of $70
A few other Fitbit trackers are also discounted. - View
Samsung adds medication tracking to its Health app
You can keep track of both prescription and over-the-counter meds. - View
CRISPR-based gene editing therapy approved by the FDA for the first time
Authorities have greenlit two new drugs that treat sickle cell disease. - View
Android phones can now send medical data during 911 calls
The feature is available through Android's Personal Safety app. - View
Researchers develop under-the-skin implant to treat Type 1 diabetes
The device can secrete insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, to cells. - View
23andMe hack now estimated to affect over half of customers
The stolen data affects 6.9 million users. - View
Withings releases luxury version of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch
The stainless steel ScanWatch Nova will cost $600. - View
Fitness app Strava finally lets users message each other
Running enthusiasts can now coordinate runs through the app. - View
MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestines
The ‘smart capsule’ is designed to monitor vital signs and even detect opiate overdose. - View
UK authorizes first gene therapy for treating sickle cell disease
This is the first time CRISPR has been approved by any regulatory agency for general use. - View
Researchers developed a gene-editing technology that reduces 'bad' cholesterol
CRISPR was used to edit genes in trial participants' livers.