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A French Health Giant Eyes Big Money Move

December 16, 2025

Doctolib, a major player in the health tech world, is in talks to secure a massive secondary investment. This deal, potentially worth hundreds of millions, could see Generation Investment Management snag a piece of the company from current shareholders. Doctolib's last big funding round in 2022 saw

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Smart Money Moves: Planning Early for Skin Cancer Care

December 12, 2025

Early planning can save a lot of money and effort. This is especially true in healthcare. When developing new treatments, it's wise to think about costs and benefits early on. This approach can help make sure that the treatments are not only effective but also affordable. Take skin cancer, for exam

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Unlocking Diabetes Care: How Tech is Bringing Data Together

November 22, 2025

Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohi

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Keeping an Eye on Your Heart: The Smartwatch That Tracks Blood Pressure

November 15, 2025

High blood pressure is a big deal. Almost half of adults in the U. S. have it, but only a quarter manage it well. That's a lot of people who need to keep tabs on their health. Enter the YHE BP Doctor Med smartwatch. It's designed to measure blood pressure right from your wrist. The watch uses inflat

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New Tools to Fight Diabetes: Noom's Smart Approach

November 6, 2025

Noom has just launched two new tools to help people manage and prevent diabetes. The first is a Diabetes Lifestyle Program for employers and health plans. The second is a Glucose Forecasting tool that predicts how meals might affect blood sugar levels. The Diabetes Lifestyle Program has already sho

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Fitbit's New AI Coach: A Game-Changer or Just Hype?

October 29, 2025

Google is shaking things up with a big makeover for the Fitbit app. This update brings a fresh look and a new AI-powered coach called Coach, which is designed to help users with their health and fitness goals. However, this new feature is not available to everyone just yet. Starting from October 28,

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Mobile Tech Steps In to Help Parents Raise Healthier Kids

October 24, 2025

Parents are the first teachers for kids. They help shape habits that last a lifetime. But helping kids stay healthy can be tough. Many programs focus on just one parent. They also don't always look at how parents work together. This is where mobile health, or mHealth, comes in. mHealth uses phones

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Reebok Jumps into Smart Fitness Gear with New Ring

October 18, 2025

Reebok has recently stepped into the health tech world. They introduced their first smart ring and teamed up with F45 Training worldwide. The smart ring is a tool to monitor workouts, recovery, and overall health. It costs $249 and tracks various health metrics. These include activities, heart rate,

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Speeding Up Health Tech in the NHS: A Bumpy Ride for Small Innovators

August 29, 2025

The UK dreams big when it comes to health tech, but turning those dreams into reality within the NHS is a slow and bumpy ride. Small companies and startups often hit a wall when trying to get their innovative medical gadgets and digital tools into hospitals. The NHS, being a massive organization, ha

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A Ring's Early Warning: How Tech Hinted at Hidden Cancer

August 7, 2025

Casey Cattie, a 30-year-old from Philadelphia, started experiencing strange night sweats last August. She was cold, yet soaked in sweat, even with a fan on. Her Oura Ring, a gift from a friend, kept alerting her to possible illness. Despite seeing multiple doctors, none could find the cause. Her sy