Healthcare
FDA Clears Abbott Continuous Glucose Monitors for OTC Use
Abbott is one of several firms targeting wellness enthusiasts with a CGM that can be used by non-diabetics to track metabolic health.
CrossFit Launches Medical Society To Push for Fitness as Healthcare
The new entity, CrossFit Medical Society (CFMS), is designed to educate healthcare professionals on the effectiveness of CrossFit's fitness regimen.
Sword Health Raises $130M at $3B Valuation for AI-Powered Healthcare
Sword Health views artificial intelligence as the ultimate tool for democratizing access to high-quality, personalized healthcare.
Allez Health Raises $60M for CGM Biosensor
Allez Health has raised $60 million in a Series A for its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) biosensor platform for connected digital health platforms.
Birth Control App Natural Cycles Lands $55M as Tech Brands Eye Women’s Health
Natural Cycles, an FDA-cleared app, uses an algorithm and temperature data to help women predict their fertility with greater accuracy.
How Body Scanning Tech Helps Fitness Brands Thrive in the GLP-1 Era
Advanced body scanning tech from brands like Evolt help GLP-1 users mitigate the risks of losing muscle mass while on weight-loss drugs.
Daily Harvest Adds Line of Longevity-Boosting Foods
Daily Harvest has partnered with Parsley Health to produce products rich in nutrients potentially leading to improved quality and length of life.
Hims & Hers, Nestle Enter the GLP-1 Race
Hims & Hers will now provide access to compounded GLP-1s for eligible consumers at a discounted rate compared to brand-name prescriptions.
Fay Raises $25M for Healthcare-Covered Dietitian Service
Dietitians are becoming more accessible than ever for Americans as platforms like Fay match people with RDs covered by their insurance.
NBA, NBPA Use Wearables To Study Player Health & Wellness
The NBA and its players' unions are collaborating with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health to study player health during the 2023-24 season.
