knownwell acquires Alfie Health to enhance metabolic health offerings

Andreessen Horowitz-backed knownwell, a hybrid weight-inclusive primary and metabolic care provider, announced it acquired AI-enabled precision metabolic health management company Alfie Health to enhance its clinical decision support offerings.  Boston-based knownwell touts itself as a weight-inclusive provider that offers primary care and metabolic health services in-person or virtually. The company has brick-and-mortar locations in Texas…

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Longevity Isn’t Just About Optimizing Physical Health—Here Are the Other Things that Count

There’s been a growing shift in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. The promise of “immediate results” will probably never lose its sparkle. But, as a good portion of our population (hi, Boomers!) moves into their “silver” years, conversations around optimizing lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how long you live with a high…

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Pomelo Care scores $46M for virtual maternity care platform and more digital health funding

Pomelo Care, a virtual maternity care platform, announced it secured $46 million in Series B funding. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and First Round Capital led the round.   Stripes, Operator Partners, SV Angel and BoxGroup also participated in the round alongside angel investors Adam Boehler and Puneet Singh.  The New York-based company partners with employers,…

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Waste Not, Want Not: The Costly Aftermath of Michigan's Raid on Nourish Cooperative

This is a follow-up report from the government raid at Nourish Cooperative (which is a farm cooperative that provides farm-fresh food) on May 28, 2024. Link to full story posted last week, here. Briefly, on May 28, 2024 (the beginning of the nationwide fearmongering around avian influenza in raw milk), Nourish Cooperative was raided, and…

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Q&A: Better Health scores $14M to scale medical support and supply company

Better Health, which provides an online store where patients can purchase ostomy, urology and diabetes products, and also receive peer support and educational content, announced it has secured $14 million in strategic funding, bringing its total raise to $27.5 million.  Healthworx, UHealth – University of Miami Health System, Samsung Next and Mosaic General Partnership participated in…

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Canary Speech secures $13M for AI-enabled speech recognition software

Canary Speech, maker of AI-enabled speech analysis software, announced it scored $13 million in Series A funding.  Cortes Capital (Love’s Private Equity) led the round, with participation from SMK (Japan), Hackensack Meridian Health and Sorenson Communications. WHAT IT DOES Canary offers vocal biomarker technology that captures and analyzes data to determine whether irregularities exist within…

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Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme

The founder and CEO and the clinical president of digital healthcare company Done Health, which provides psychiatric chronic care management, were arrested Thursday for allegedly participating in a scheme to distribute Adderall online, obstructing justice and conspiring to commit fraud.  According to the Justice Department, California-based Done Global Inc.’s founder and CEO, Ruthia He, and…

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Mercola.com – #1 Natural Health Website

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Headspace partners with Uwill to expand mental health offerings to students

Uwill, the mental health platform for colleges and students, announced it has partnered with digital mental health company Headspace to expand its Urise wellness offerings to include the direct-to-consumer platform.  The Boston-based company partners with colleges to offer students on-demand virtual access to licensed therapists and providers trained in crisis counseling. Students can also attend…

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Cinnamon Health Benefits Proven

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Dexcom G7 CGM device will connect directly to Apple Watch via Bluetooth

Glucose-monitoring specialist Dexcom announced it is expanding its diabetes-management capabilities by offering direct connectivity to the Apple Watch for its G7 continuous glucose monitoring system via a dedicated Bluetooth connection. The feature allows users to check their glucose readings in real-time without having their iPhone in hand. It is available in the U.S., U.K. and…

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Why Reducing PUFA Intake During Pregnancy Is Crucial for the Health of Your Children

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Pelago launches Centers of Excellence network for substance use management

Digital substance use management platform Pelago announced it launched an inpatient Centers of Excellence network focused on increasing access to care, treatment completion, and cost reduction.  Pelago will use its substance use disorder (SUD)-focused digital front door to identify members in need of a higher level of care.   The company also employs a proprietary clinical…

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Fluoride Could Be Putting Your Fetus’ Neurological Development at Risk

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Ada Health expands leadership team on back of revenue growth

Ada Health, developer of an AI-powered symptom assessment and care-navigation platform, expanded its leadership team as the company hit profitability and reported a 260% rise in revenue year over year. Nick Altebrando is the company’s new chief product officer, and Yury Rozenman will be senior vice president of business development. Ada’s AI-powered symptom checker is…

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Pager Health, League partner for maternity care for underserved populations

Virtual care platform provider Pager Health and League, which helps healthcare organizations build digital tools, announced a partnership to address the maternity care experience. League’s platform offers individualized, data-driven maternity programming and care journeys, supporting individuals from preconception through prenatal and postpartum phases. Through the collaboration, League will integrate Pager Health’s 360 Enterprise Orchestration solution…

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Broccoli Sprouts Provide Greater Benefits Than Full-Grown Broccoli

Cruciferous vegetables, which include Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli are nutritional powerhouses. Notable for their bitter taste and slightly sulfurous smell when cooked, they are loaded with powerful nutrients and minerals. Broccoli, in particular, is famous for being a rich source of glucosinolates, the sulfur-containing compound responsible for its smell, flavor and a myriad of…

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