👉 The Future of Health at Your Fingertips!

Hey HealthHack Tribe!

I hope you’re doing great! Here comes your weekly updated on technology and innovation that is reshaping the way we approach health, wellness, and overall well-being.

💡 Apple has introduced new health-focused features for Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, which are intended to improve the health of a person's sleep and hearing. A notable addition is the Breathing Disturbances metric, which employs the accelerometer of the Apple Watch to identify disruptions in the typical respiratory patterns of sleep.

🌍 Embecta, a prominent global diabetes care company, has been granted 510(k) certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new disposable insulin delivery system. This system is intended for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and includes a tubeless patch device with a 300-unit insulin reservoir. The design responds to feedback from users with type 2 diabetes, who frequently require a greater quantity of insulin than conventional pumps can accommodate.

💎 Some viral ‘sleepmaxxing’ trends may help you get a better night’s sleep, while others can make insomnia worse. Sleepmaxxing is a social media trend that’s growing in popularity. The trend encompasses a range of advice, products, and practices aimed at improving sleep quality. Health experts say some aspects of the trend may help improve sleep, but they warn that many popular sleepmaxxing videos also promote actions or products that can raise health risks.

✨ Viz.ai, a global leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, has announced a new partnership with the Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute, a global consortium of 25 premier lung cancer research institutions. The objective of the collaboration is to enhance lung cancer outcomes by utilizing AI for precision medicine and early detection. Their mutual objective is to optimize treatment plans by utilizing AI-powered tools and to expedite clinical workflows, particularly in the nodule workup process.

💫 Replacing certain ultra-processed foods in your diet with healthier alternatives can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that every 10% increase in the amount of ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet is linked with a 17% increase in type 2 diabetes risk. The highest-risk foods include processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, savory snacks, and ready meals. To limit your intake of ultra-processed foods, experts advise cooking more of your meals from scratch.

🌌 DexCom, a pioneer in real-time continuous glucose monitoring, has announced that Stelo, the first over-the-counter glucose biosensor in the United States, is now available for purchase without a prescription. Stelo offers personalized glucose insights that are delivered directly to a smartphone. Users are able to comprehend the impact of food, exercise, and sleep on their glucose levels through the use of this convenient alternative to uncomfortable fingersticks.

🤖 Flinn.ai, the Vienna-based startup focused on the automation and optimisation of compliance processes for medtech companies, has just raised €10 million in funding. Their solution enables MedTech manufacturers to make their compliance processes 10 times more efficient by integrating AI-powered automation into data processing, evaluation and reporting.

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Until next time, stay healthy, happy and tech-savvy!

Your HealthHack Team