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Michael J. Fox Foundation & IBM study effects of Parkinson's Disease
Marketing Technologies

Michael J. Fox Foundation & IBM study effects of Parkinson's Disease

IBM Research and the Michael J. Fox Foundation are collaborating to uncover more about Parkinson's disease using technology and machine learning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
MyFiziq takes majority stake in Body Composition Technologies
Health Technologies

MyFiziq takes majority stake in Body Composition Technologies

MyFiziq Limited will increase its majority stake in Body Composition Technologies Pte Ltd (BCT) to 54.5% in a capital raising move.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020
Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Hyperscale

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public

Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Health Technologies

The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.

By Jonathan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Epicor targets Australia's aged care industry with new solution
Health Technologies

Epicor targets Australia's aged care industry with new solution

Epicor has launched a new Community Care solution with the primary aim of aiding in-home services for aged care providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Prudential Corporation Asia launches next generation health app
Artificial Intelligence

Prudential Corporation Asia launches next generation health app

Prudential Corporation Asia has introduced 'Pulse,' an AI-powered health app, providing users with 24/7 personal health management and real-time information.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication
Health Technologies

Health app to track Kiwis' diabetes medication

A new health app by Zoom Pharmacy will help over 200,000 New Zealanders with diabetes adhere to their medication, with trials in Counties Manukau and Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
A detailed look at the global wearables market
Wearables

A detailed look at the global wearables market

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne
Data Analytics

Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre to launch in Melbourne

Swinburne University of Technology is launching a new Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019

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Diabetes stories

Shift work impacts higher brain functions
Data Analytics

Shift work impacts higher brain functions

Shift workers face a higher risk of workplace errors and injuries as new research links irregular hours to poorer cognition.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Fitbit extends health partnership
Wearables

Fitbit extends health partnership

Fitbit and Diabetes New Zealand have announced an extension to their multi-year partnership, are five years of doing business together.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Managing risk around hand-arm vibration
Risk & Compliance

Managing risk around hand-arm vibration

Workers using vibrating tools could suffer permanent nerve and joint damage if employers fail to control exposure early enough.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?
Data Privacy

80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?

Patients could see faster, fairer care if the overhaul works, but experts warn its success will hinge on funding, delivery and local buy-in.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Sustainable cities after Covid-19: are Barcelona-style green zones the answer?
Smart Cities

Sustainable cities after Covid-19: are Barcelona-style green zones the answer?

Barcelona-style green zones could cut pollution and boost health after Covid-19, but risks of gentrification and cost remain.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Dec 2020
Fitbit introduces Aria Air smart scale
Health Technologies

Fitbit introduces Aria Air smart scale

Fitbit unveils Aria Air, an affordable smart scale that syncs with the Fitbit app to track weight, calculate BMI, and support health goals for USD $49.95.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Health Technologies

'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office

Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019