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Digital healthcare company Noom has introduced a new body scan feature that enables users to track body composition changes using their smartphone camera, addressing growing attention to muscle mass retention during weight loss treatments. The new feature, developed in partnership with Prism Labs, allows users to conduct body composition analysis through a 10-second video recording in the Noom app. The AI-powered system…
Bayer has announced the launch of its new healthy-aging ecosystem, Age Factor, a comprehensive platform that combines a scientifically formulated dietary supplement with a wellness companion app and a saliva-based biological age test, powered by Chronomics. This initiative marks Bayer’s first holistic offering from its new Precision Health business unit, aimed at helping consumers take control of their healthy-aging journey. The Age…
Curio Digital Therapeutics, a company specializing in digital therapeutics for women’s health, has raised a ‘double digit million’ investment in its latest funding round. The round included investments from RYSE Asset Management, ONCE (the nutraceuticals venture capital arm of Otsuka), Bridge Point Capital, and Avestria. Curio, based in New Jersey, focuses on addressing mental health conditions such as postpartum depression (PPD) through…
Create Health Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage digital health startups, has officially launched with the closing of its inaugural fund of $21 million. The firm, co-founded by healthcare industry veterans Emma Cartmell and Amit Aysola, aims to invest in technologies that improve access to care, enhance the patient experience, and facilitate better health outcomes. The fund’s focus is on…
Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a company specialized in the development of non-pharmacological solutions to improve bone health and reduce fractures, has announced the acquisition of Wellen, a Brooklyn-based health technology company specializing in exercise-based osteoporosis care. This strategic move aims to create a comprehensive, multi-modal bone health solution. The acquisition of Wellen marks a significant step toward BHT’s vision of providing a…
OurRitual, a platform focused on enhancing the relationships of everyday couples through professional experts and digital tools, has announced the successful completion of a $5.2 million seed funding round. This new investment is expected to fuel the development of new products and drive further adoption of the platform. The funding round was led by Venrex, a prominent global consumer fund, with participation…
Ada Health, founded in 2011, has rapidly become a key player in the digital health arena. The company’s AI-powered health assessment and care navigation platform is designed to guide users through their health concerns and connect them with appropriate care options. With a medical engine that factors in over 30,500 ICD-10 codes, Ada aims to provide comprehensive health assessments across a wide…
