Category: WELL-BEING & HEALTHY LIVING

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 16, 2024Download PDF 201184 Source link

Israel-based AION Labs, an AI-enabled drug discovery partnership between global pharma and tech companies, announced the launch of a new startup company CombineAble.AI, which will speed up the development of therapeutics by addressing challenges associated with antibody design.  CombinAble.AI was formed following an AION Labs startup challenge aimed at developing an AI-based solution for therapeutic…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 14, 2024Download PDF 199396 Source link

ORLANDO—AI-enabled virtual care assistants are reshaping patient care and augmenting healthcare professionals’ capabilities, but providers need to know how to build trust as the technologies evolve, experts said during the HIMSS24 preconference Virtual Care Forum on Monday.  Matt Cybulsky, founder and consultant at Ionian Healthcare Consulting, led the discussion on building trust in virtual agents…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 12, 2024Download PDF 205268 Source link

Digital mental health company Headspace announced its new virtual reality app Headspace XR, which utilizes mixed reality and virtual reality to help users strengthen their mind-body connection through movement and breathwork.  The app, available on Meta Quest, includes mood-boosting games, one-on-one guided meditations and other techniques.  Headspace said in a statement it aims to reach…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 10, 2024Download PDF 190033 Source link

An over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution developed by Dexcom called Stelo has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Available without the need for a prescription, the wearable biosensor boasts a battery life of up to two weeks and adheres to the back of the upper arm.  The patch aids in the…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 08, 2024Download PDF 198840 Source link

BrainCheck, a digital health company specializing in cognitive assessments, announced it secured $15 million in funding.  The investment was led by seed-stage investor Next Coast Ventures, venture capital firm S3 Ventures and UPMC Enterprises. Additionally, the company announced an expansion of its board of directors, with Nicholas Shapiro, vice president of UPMC Enterprises, joining the…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 05, 2024Download PDF 226193 Source link

Direct-to-consumer virtual care company Hims & Hers Health reported a total of $246.6 million in revenue for Q4 compared to $167.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and total year-over-year revenue in 2023 of $872.0 million compared to $526.9 million for 2022.  The San Francisco-based company reported a net income for the fourth quarter…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 03, 2024Download PDF 326230 Source link

Last week, Walgreens announced its tech-enabled value-based care provider VillageMD would close clinics in Florida in a bid to increase profitability, and earlier this week confirmed to Becker’s it would close all its Illinois clinics in April.   Chief medical officer at Walgreens, Dr. Sashi Moodley, sat down with MobiHealthNews at ViVE24 to discuss the current…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 01, 2024Download PDF 16093 Source link

Digital gastrointestinal care startup Salvo Health announced it closed a $5 million Seed Prime round led by City Light Capital and Human Ventures led the round. The company’s existing investors also participated in the round, including Torch Capital, Threshold Ventures and Felicis Ventures. Angel investors Anmol Madan, founder of Ginger Health and Teladoc’s former chief…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola February 28, 2024Download PDF 94707 Source link

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can even be beneficial in some situations. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and interferes with daily life, it can be debilitating. Prescription medications can be effective, but they often come with unwanted side effects. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for anxiety that can be just as effective,…

Publicly listed Daewoong Pharmaceutical has recently unveiled its AI-driven drug development system, powered by a database of hundreds of millions of pre-processed compounds.  WHAT IT’S ABOUT Over the past two years, researchers of the Seoul-based pharma giant have sought to solve perennial issues in the development of novel drugs, particularly high cost and low efficiency.  Serving…

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola February 24, 2024Download PDF 150572 Source link

As more and more people adopt a vegan lifestyle, finding sources of protein becomes a top concern. Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, making it an essential nutrient for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Fortunately, there are many delicious plant-based protein sources that can fuel your workouts and help you meet your nutritional…