Study finds wearables deliver key insights in heart disease

Off-the-shelf consumer wearables have shown a benefit when used to monitor the response to treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF).

Digital programme improves metabolic health in diabetes

A comprehensive digital approach to helping patients manage type 2 diabetes, combining continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, wearables and a mobile app, has been sh

Google seeks FDA nod for passive AFib detection with Fitbit

Tech giant Google has filed for FDA approval to use its Fitbit wearable to help detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart abnormality that raises the risk of heart attack, stroke an

Amazon enters health wearables market with Halo service

Amazon has launched a fitness band, app and subscription service – called Halo – that promises to look after both your body and mind.

Google ramps up wearable credentials with $2.1bn Fitbit buy

Fitbit selected as part of NIH precision medicine programme

10,000 Fitbit devices will be used as part of pilot study.