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Digital health systems keep failing. The fix isn't more tech, it's designing with and for people | Biometric Update
Governments around the world are pouring resources into digital health and data systems, hoping that better technology will lead to better decisions. From electronic birth registration to real-time mortality dashboards, the promise is appealing:…
AI Is About To Overhaul Entire Health Care Industry-But Is That A Good Thing?
While the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is poised to improve parts of the U.S. health care system, it may also cause major issues for some patients, according to analysts. Proponents of AI have touted the upsides of adopting the new technology…
Starmer calls Downing Street meeting with social media bosses
Laura Cress Technology reporter Social media bosses are being summoned to Downing Street on Thursday to discuss children's safety online with the prime minister. Top executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X are expected to be questioned by…
Starmer calls Downing Street meeting with social media bosses
Social media bosses are being summoned to Downing Street on Thursday to discuss children's safety online with the prime minister. Top executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X are expected to be questioned by Sir Keir Starmer and Technology…
ClearBridge Mid Cap Strategy Q1 2026 Commentary
Mid cap equities delivered positive returns during the first quarter, with the Russell Midcap Index gaining 1.3% and outperforming both large cap and small cap peers. Large caps, as measured by the Russell 1000 Index, declined 4.2% during the…
Medtech companies lift Miami area VC to $1.15B in Q1, PitchBook reports. Here were the top deals.
Helped by three mega-rounds by healthcare technology companies, startups in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area drew $1.15 billion in venture capital in Q1, according to PitchBook's Q1 findings released today. More broadly, nationally venture…
The Verdict on Social Media Addiction
Updated April 15, 2026 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube suggest social media harm may be linked to platform design. The adolescent brain is especially vulnerable to reward-driven systems. Clinicians and educators…
AI Chatbots Can Diagnose. Doctors Have Questions.
One of the most visible expressions of that promise is the proliferation of AI chatbots and virtual assistants in clinical settings. These tools are designed to triage symptoms, answer patient questions, and guide individuals toward appropriate…
CrossReach seeks visionary CEO to steer social care services
CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church of Scotland, has launched a search for a new chief executive officer tasked with guiding one of Scotland's largest faith-based providers through a period of significant change. The appointment, which…
American Well Corporation (NYSE:AMWL) Given Consensus Recommendation of 'Hold' by Brokerages
Shares of American Well Corporation (NYSE:AMWL - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of 'Hold' by the seven research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has…
Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests
While U.S. cancer deaths have been falling over the past couple of decades, certain parts of the country are seeing less improvement in those numbers. New research published in the British Journal of Cancer assessed the differences in cancer…
GRAND Mental Health launches new app to connect people in crisis with care
TULSA, Okla. — GRAND Mental Health has launched a new digital platform aimed at expanding access to mental health care and connecting people in crisis with clinicians faster. The organization introduced the app, called ApexCare, earlier this…
Hard personnel decisions aplenty for Winnipeg Jets after missing playoffs
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The Case for Tracking Everything
Gizmodo's The Next Interface is a weekly series that explores the exciting—and perplexing—world of wearables in all of its evolving form factors. From fitness bands and smartwatches that track your heart rate to wireless earbuds and…
Best Virtual Reality Stocks To Watch Today - April 15th
Meta's Muse Spark Model: Big Improvements Reinvigorate Investors Meta Platforms, zSpace, and The Glimpse Group are the three Virtual Reality stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Virtual reality stocks are shares of…
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