Health and Wellness

B2C market research tactics can bolster digital health engagement efforts
By Dave Muoio | 03:49 pm | January 29, 2020
A cross-industry research consortium modeled after consumer-focused market research practices is set to present its findings at HIMSS20 in March.
23andMe cuts 100 jobs amidst slowing demand
By Laura Lovett | 05:01 pm | January 23, 2020
The cuts equal a 14% reduction in the consumer genomic company's workforce. 
Major fitness brands now offering workout incentives through Apple Watches
By Dave Muoio | 04:23 pm | January 23, 2020
Crunch Fitness, Orangetheory, YMCA and Basecamp are the first to rollout new device integrations and workout rewards as part of the Apple Watch Connected program.
Fitbit's newest feature lets users check blood oxygen level variability
By Laura Lovett | 02:27 pm | January 16, 2020
Users of one of Fitbit's Sp02enabled devices will now be able to look at a chart of their oxygen variation. 
Withings unveils new watch with ECG, Sp02 capabilities
By Laura Lovett | 08:31 am | January 06, 2020
The new features are designed to help wearers detect the risk of atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. 
Boots UK partners with Public Health England to launch Reboot Quiz
By Leontina Postelnicu | 07:42 am | January 03, 2020
The interactive tool looks to help people build healthy habits.
Less than 10% of suicide prevention apps cover all the recommended strategies: NTU Singapore
By Dean Koh | 03:17 am | January 02, 2020
A study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) found that most (93%) mobile apps for suicide prevention and depression management do not provide all the six suicide prevention strategies that are commonly recommended in international clinical guidelines.
Healthtech developments in APAC – A 2019 review
By Dean Koh | 05:01 am | December 19, 2019
A wrap-up of the key healthtech developments in the APAC region for 2019.
Roche launches FDA-approved diagnostic test for personalised cancer care in Singapore
By Dean Koh | 03:46 am | November 29, 2018
Roche announced last week the launch of FoundationOne CDx, Foundation Medicine’s comprehensive companion diagnostic test for personalised cancer care in Singapore.