Consumer

Google, Nebula Genomics, take notice of consumer calls for control over data.

Buoy Health’s chatbot for patient health education and Sober Grid's social addiction support platform each received top honors after pitching their platforms live at Health 2.0. 

The watch's key features are VO2 max monitoring, connected GPS tracking, and 25 days of battery life.

Fresh Tri is designed to offer practical behavior suggestions and keep users engaged in spite of setbacks.

The smartphone-connected system can perform five different tests that could help diagnose UTIs, diabetes, and kidney disease.

David Hoke, senior director of associate health and wellbeing at Walmart, explains how the store and its new Fresh Tri app will engage consumers with chronic health conditions to address an important health issue — their diet.

Taking the main stage at Health 2.0, Livongo's Chief Product Officer Amar Kendale said that the new offerings will help patients manage care more comfortably at home.

Mira and Avhana Health surpassed a pool of 60 entrants to place first in the contest's consumer and provider tracks, respectively.

The announcement has drawn questions about novelty and claims of coziness with the FDA.

Users who click through the popup will be provided with anonymous support hotlines, a treatment facility locator, peer support guidance, and other substance abuse education.