MIT-spinout NeuroBionics develops tiny bioelectric fibers to treat neurological conditions like depression, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease with minimally invasive procedure.
Oura's Symptom Radar feature can flag early signs of respiratory illness, enabling users to take preventative measures, and is now available to all Oura Ring Gen 3 and 4 users.
SafelyYou, a startup using AI and cameras to detect falls in senior living communities, raises $43M to grow its team and expand its platform, aiming to reduce fall risks for seniors.
Siren raises $9.5 million to further develop its diabetic foot ulcer prevention product, Siren Socks, which detects early signs of potential foot injuries in real-time.
Despite bans, skin bleaching remains a significant public health issue in Africa, with 27.1% of Africans practicing it, and 77% of Nigerians using harmful products, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for action.
A recent meta-analysis reveals 27.1% of Africans practice skin bleaching, with Nigeria having the highest prevalence at 77%, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for stricter regulations.
Therabody launches Coach, an AI-driven digital recovery app that provides personalized plans based on user data, activity levels, and health metrics, in partnership with Garmin.
A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth-owned health tech company, has resulted in the theft of sensitive medical data on at least 100 million people in the US, making it one of the largest data breaches in history.
The US State Department has suspended funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Africa, raising concerns about the impact on HIV treatment and control in the region.
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