Health

TechNewsWorld spoke with Signify Health CTO Josh Builder about the role technology can play in dispensing health care better

The telehealth age of medical care is gaining momentum even as online medical services strive to overcome barriers to expanded services. Patients applaud the quick solutions that keep them out of time-consuming and costly in-person doctor appointments and pharmacies

Online therapy is a booming industry, and now AI-powered chatbots are starting to roll into the territory. The arrival of ChatGPT and its enhanced language ability to deal with human interaction might soon be a revolutionary alternative to divulging your darkest mental health issues to a human thera...

Apple may be considering expanding the repertoire of its popular AirPods line beyond entertainment and into the realm of health, specifically with more hearing-assistance technology

King of the Curve combines gamification and social strategies to assist science students in scoring better on med school entrance exams and related challenges

Loopholes in the rules governing advertising for stimulant medications should be closed, according to a report released Monday by the Center for Data Innovation

Applying artificial intelligence to medical images can benefit physicians and patients, but developing the tools to do it can be challenging. Google says its new Medical Imaging Suite is ready to meet that challenge.

Apple refreshed its iPhone, Watch and AirPods product lines at an online event Sept. 7, as well as introducing a new Ultra watch for activity in challenging environments. Here's a roundup of the highlights

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is asking its Oversight Board for an advisory opinion on whether measures taken to squash dangerous Covid-19 misinformation should continue or be modified

Lumen is an impressive product with even more impressive results. Weight control may be its primary focus; however, anyone who wants to keep tabs on their overall health can gain tremendous personal insight from checking it out. Combined with its iOS or Android app, the process measures metabolism t...

Designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities and healthcare facilities, Amazon explained that Alexa Smart Properties simplifies deploying and managing Alexa-enabled devices at scale, helping properties offer customized experiences for residents and patients, and increase care tea...

Everyday stress at work and home sometimes seems like a health issue you just have to tolerate. But doing nothing to relieve routine stress usually winds up causing sleep and illness problems as well. Now, a wellness technology company has a wearable device that just might bring more good vibes your...

Apple on Monday revealed dozens of new features in the latest versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems at the kickoff of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. "The emphasis of the whole presentation seemed to be making Apple products more useful for consumers," observed Gartner S...

Researchers at the University College London are giving new meaning to the expression "all thumbs." They've taken an award-winning graduate project from the Royal College of Art in London and are using it to test the brain's reaction to coping with additional body parts. The idea behind the project...

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