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A group of consumer genetic and personal genomic testing companies have released a set of best practices for handling consumers’ personal genetic data.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from the Medical Board of California regarding the app and its criticisms from a consumer advocacy group.

Connected inhaler sensor maker Adherium has received 510(k) clearance for US over-the-counter sales of its Hailie sensor, formerly known as Smartinhaler.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has launched a new digital platform, available through its mobile app and website, called Find Care Now.

Update: The telemedicine scene referred to in this article was cut from the US version of "Sharkwrecked.

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Mountain View, California-based sleep tech company Beddr has closed $5.

The United States Patent Office has published a patent from Apple, filed December 18 of last year and not yet granted, for a "sunscreen detector" that could be incorporated into the Apple Watch or the iPhone and could even include augmented reality functionality.

Anthem plan members who own a Samsung Galaxy device are now able to use American Well’s LiveHealth Online telehealth service through the Samsung Health app, the companies announced today.