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

Leading wearables firm Fitbit is to take part in the White House's All of Us Research Program to help accelerate the development of new precision medicines.

One Drop and Fitbit to integrate diabetes and activity data

One Drop has teamed up with Fitbit to integrate fitness tracker data into its diabetes management platform.

FDA picks big tech and pharma for digital health fast-track

Some of the biggest names in health tech and pharma have been selected to take part in a new FDA fast-track to accelerate digital health approvals.