Fitbit will roll out a passive heart rhythm monitoring feature after getting FDA approval
Google asked the agency to review its algorithm last month.
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Patient dies two months after groundbreaking pig heart transplant
It's unclear if his body rejected the organ.
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AI discovery could advance the treatment of spinal cord injuries
The technology could eliminate scar tissue that prevents recovery.
Apple's latest women's health study results focus on PCOS
Gathering data on menstrual health can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome.
FDA clears the first smartphone app to program insulin pump doses
Tandem Diabetes Care's iOS and Android app connects to the t:slim X2 insulin pump.
Moderna begins early-stage trials of mRNA-based HIV vaccine
The shot uses the same technology as the company's COVID-19 vaccine.
All-in-one diabetes devices could take the hassle out of insulin injections
Neither has been tested on humans yet.
Doctors and scientists call on Spotify to create misinformation policy
The open letter is in response to a recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast.
Surgeons successfully transplant genetically modified pig heart into human patient
The procedure could be a could be breakthrough.
Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill is the second authorized by the FDA
The medicine might not get as much use as its Pfizer rival.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid antiviral pill for people 12 and older
The Paxlovid treatment could be available within a few days.
Cell-based living robots can reproduce themselves
Controlling that reproduction is another challenge.
3D-printed 'living ink' could lead to self-repairing buildings
The ink could even produce itself.
Hitting the Books: An ode to the joy of antibiotics
Be sure to thank Emil von Behring the next time you contract diphtheria.
FDA proposes rule for over-the-counter hearing aids
When it's finalized, the measure should make it easier for people to access affordable hearing aids.
Apple is reportedly exploring ways to use AirPods as health devices
They could potentially take your temperature and even check your posture.
YouTube bans all content containing vaccine misinformation
The service previously blocked content claiming that coronavirus vaccines are dangerous or ineffective.
Apple is reportedly working on mental health monitoring using iPhone data
Sensors and algorithms could help detect depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
This ingestible robot delivers insulin to your body without external needles
The device lives in your abdomen and relies on magnetic capsules for refills.
