Withings' $500 toilet computer wants to be WebMD for your pee
The hardware sits in your toilet, analyzing what's poured forth into it.
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Apple has reportedly considered launching its own primary healthcare service
It planned to offer health monitoring as part of a subscription program.
MIT AI system knows when to make a medical diagnosis or defer to an expert
The human-AI hybrid is more accurate than humans or AI on their own.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Stanford researchers manage to put a particle accelerator on a silicon chip
Their prototype uses infrared light, rather than microwave radiation.
Ford GoRide Health shifts to autonomy and shuts down in five cities
Users will have to find new ways to get to medical appointments.
Amazon Care is a new app-based health service for its employees
It offers "the best of both virtual an in-person care."
Millions of Americans' medical records are out in the open on the internet
Some servers with medical data in the US aren’t even protected by a password.
Google bans ads for unproven medical treatments
The new policy prohibits most stem cell and gene therapies.
Lyft offers non-emergency rides to Medicaid patients in Arizona
It's working on expanding Medicaid rides to people in more states.
Color-changing fibers make compression bandages easier to use
Engineers at MIT have created thin strands of rubber that change color when stretched.
FDA approves AI-powered software to detect diabetic retinopathy
The software can be used by health care providers who don't typically deal with eye care.
11This robot therapy duck comforts kids with cancer
Forget about the TV's -- this project from Aflac and Sproutel is the real star of CES.
Qualcomm tries to find a place for VR in medical training
Learning to identify symptoms of medical conditions turned out to be an effective use of VR.
Autonomous delivery drone network set to take flight in Switzerland
Robotic fliers will deliver medical supplies this October.
Visit a kiosk in the UK to diagnose your cold
The kiosks have examination equipment and virtually connect patients to doctors.
Soft, synthetic retinas may offer a better implant solution
Oxford's researchers create the first retina replacement to use soft biological components.
This prosthetic arm is powered by Bluetooth and your mind
A Dutch man gets one of the first click-on limb replacements.
Google now tells you why you're feeling sick
Dr. Google will see you now, but you'll still want to consult an actual physician.
Philips camera monitors baby vitals from afar
It measures blood oxygen via invisible skin color changes.
Nintendo has a new game plan
Theme parks, movies, mobile games and... medical equipment?
