A new study published recently by Henry Ford Health System shows that treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the COVID-19 death rate significantly…
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Significantly fewer Americans say they are avoiding public places – Gallup
Significantly fewer Americans say they are avoiding public places, with the largest weekly declines seen to date in Gallup’s trends…
Apple Watch ECG detects signs of coronary ischemia missed by hospital ECG
An Apple Watch ECG has detected signs of coronary ischemia that were missed by 12-channel hospital ECG. The patient also complained about frequent…
The COVID-19 data is clear: Stop the panic and end the total isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic is entering the containment phase. We now need sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts…
President Trump says US will have ‘substantially’ fewer deaths from COVID-19 than initial estimates claimed
On Friday, U.S. President Trump said that the projected number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be “substantially under” earlier models…
Apple patent reveals sleep and health tracking mattress mat and blanket
Apple appears poised to further utilize their Beddit acquisition by developing blankets and even mattresses to monitor vital signs…
Peloton app for Apple Watch now available
With the Peloton app for Apple Watch, your Watch will automatically start tracking your metrics once you start a workout on your iPhone…
Apple donates 10M face masks in U.S. and millions more in Europe
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced via Twitter today that the company has sourced and will be donating 10 million face masks for the U.S. and millions more…
Vice President Pence: Apple donates 9 million N95 protective masks
Vice President Mike Pence said that Apple has pledged to donate 9 million N95 respirator masks to healthcare facilities across the U.S.…
Apple donates millions of face masks to medical professionals
In a press briefing today, Vice President Mike Pence announced that Apple will be donating 2 million face masks for medical professionals fighting COVID-19……
Bill Ackman advises President Trump to shut down the US
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is calling on President Trump to shut down the U.S. in order to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic…
US-Canada border closed to ‘non-essential’ traffic
The US-Canada border will temporarily close to “non-essential traffic” due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister…
Microsoft cancels physical Build developer conference due to coronavirus outbreak
Among many tech events to be canceled in recent days, Microsoft’s Build developer conference is the latest to be affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus…
Trump administration discusses coronavirus response with tech firms
Trump administration officials, including U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios who led the call, discussed the response to the coronavirus…
Apple employee in Ireland tests positive for coronavirus
A employee at Apple Distribution International in Cork, Ireland has tested positive for coronavirus. The employee was tested for COVID-19…
Analyst: Apple Retail Store closures in China pose ‘containable’ risk
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says, the Apple Retail Store closures in China likely won’t cause the loss of significant sales…
U.S. stock futures look to rebound as China seeks to curb virus impact
As China took steps to relieve pressure on its economy from the impact of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus, U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday…
Apple’s budget-friendly ‘iPhone SE 2’ reportedly now in trial production
According to supply-chain sources, Apple is already in trial production of a new budget-friendly “iPhone SE 2.” Mass production set to begin shortly…
Stocks hit hard by rising coronavirus cases, which near 10,000
Stocks are being hit hard by concerns over rising coronavirus cases. The escalating spread of the coronavirus rattled global markets…
Kuo: New Apple products ‘iPhone SE 2,’ Apple Tags, wireless charging mat, and more coming in first half
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today mentions several new Apple products that are expected to arrive in the first half of 2020. The lineup includes the iPhone SE 2…
Apple is working to mitigate the impact of China coronavirus
Apple is working to mitigate the impact of China coronavirus which is negatively impacting retail traffic, shutting stores, and prompting Apple to limit…
Wall Street tumbles amid Wuhan virus fears
Wall Street’s main indexes fell more than 1% on Monday as investors worried about the economic fallout of the Wuhan virus outbreak…
Wuhan coronavirus fears hit stocks hard
As U.S. investors evaluate weekend news regarding China’s coronavirus outbreak, tech stocks are among those that have been hit hard by coronavirus fears …
Apple CEO Cook: Apple will donate to support Wuhan coronavirus aid
Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged the company will donate to help support all of those affected by the Wuhan coronavirus. Apple will be donating…
Apple Watch looks poised to get exciting new health features
Tim Cook has again spoken publicly about Apple’s focus on health and wellness technologies in what seems to bode well for new Apple Watch health features…
Apple Watch sends paramedics to the rescue after car hits cyclist
If Apple Watch Series 4 or later detects a hard fall, it can help connect you to emergency services if needed. William Bout, a designer based in San Francisco, was knocked unconscious when hit by a car hit during his morning commute to work this week. Fortunately, the Apple Watch’s fall detection kicked in. Zac […]
Lawsuit accuses Apple of infringing Masimo patents
Masimo Corp. has accused Apple of stealing trade secrets and improperly using Masimo’s patented inventions related to health monitoring in Apple Watch…
Apple patent application reveals self-tightening Apple Watch band with health sensors
The tightness sensor and health sensor could work in tandem to monitoring changes in the tightness of the band, adjust tightness, and measure various health/fitness metics….
Apple teams with Color Genomics to offer free genetic tests to all its Silicon Valley employees
The idea is to move health care at Apple’s clinics from reactive to proactive, as genetic tests can offer a window into health risks down the line…
Tim Cook on innovation, creating U.S. jobs, Apple’s greatest contribution to humankind, and more
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday defended the company’s record of creating jobs in the U.S., rejecting criticism that the company outsources too much to China…
Apple launches all-new Research app with three landmark health studies
Apple today announced that customers in the U.S. can enroll in three landmark health studies conducted in partnership with major institutions to explore important areas of medical research…
Blue Shield of California deploys Apple Watch to deliver intelligent virtual assistance for physicians
Altais, in collaboration with Blue Shield of California, today announced a partnership with Notable Health to use intelligent automation to enhance the patient experience..
Private Medicare plan Devoted Health first to offer Apple Watch as a benefit
Private health insurer Devoted Health says it is the first Medicare Advantage plan to offer Apple Watch as a benefit to its members…
John Hancock expands Apple Watch program, offers new Series 5 to life insurance customers
Beginning this fall, customers can earn the watch through the John Hancock Vitality Program for just $25, simply by being more active…
Health Records on iPhone now available to consumers enrolled in MEDITECH’s patient portal
Enterprise Health Record (EHR) vendor MEDITECH supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics, and the existing Apple Health app…
How the human heart became the center the Apple Watch
I’m meeting Jeff Williams, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, along with Kevin Lynch, Vice President of Technology and Sumbul Desai…
Apple developing SensorKit framework for research studies
Apple currently offers two frameworks – ResearchKit and CareKit – that allow developers to create apps for medical research….
Apple granted more U.S. patents for Apple Watch ‘smartbands’
Apple has been granted a trio of U.S. patents for Apple Watch smart bands…
Apple Watch Series 5: The health-boosting feature wishlist
As the fall product-launch season rolls around, all eyes are again on Apple…
Apple wants to help you lose weight with methods ‘beyond diet and exercise’
With its Health app, the HealthKit developer app,and Apple Watch features. Apple has focused a lot of its attention on the health and wellness field…
Apple Health Records now available for Allscripts clients
Allscripts has announced that Apple Health Records is now available for Allscripts Sunrise, TouchWorks and Professional EHR clients and their patients…
Dr. Andrew Trister leaves Apple to join Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Dr. Andrew Trister, who worked for Apple in the company’s health group on medical research initiatives, is joining the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…
