HealthKit

Apple highlights research into diabetes, activity and menstrual cycles

Data from Apple research programs and the Apple Watch have been used to study the impact of both general activity and menstrual cycles on the glucose levels of diabetics.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

Gatorade Smart Gx Bottle review: Better hydration with a squeeze and an iPhone

Gatorade's Smart Gx water bottle reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day while automatically syncing your intake numbers to the Gatorade GX app.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 7 months ago

Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch review: Learn more about your workout from a sticker

Gatorade has now provided tech guidance to help you get more involved and give you better insight into what your sweat says about your workout with the Gx Sweat Patch.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 7 months ago

Spotify app code shows upcoming HealthKit integration for workout playlists

Music streaming service Spotify appears to be working on a new feature that would allow users to generate workout playlists based on health data via HealthKit.

Amber Neely | 11 months ago

Apple trumpets eight years of health technology with new report

Apple has released a report into its use of health technology such as Apple Watch, and how it continues to work with medical organizations to achieve this.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple execs detail new watchOS 9 & Apple Watch health features

A trio of Apple executives have offered additional details about the new health and fitness features in watchOS 9, as well as Apple's broader health ambitions.

Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

Startup gets FDA clearance to use Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson's symptoms

Brain data firm Rune Labs has received Food and Drug Administration clearance to start using the Apple Watch to monitor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

iPhone & Apple Watch study launches to detect depression, dementia

Biogen has launched a new study with Apple and UCLA to evaluate how existing iPhone and Apple Watch sensors could detect symptoms of dementia, depression, and other neurological diseases.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Database with data on 61M Apple HealthKit & fitbit accounts briefly exposed

Researchers discovered an unsecured GetHealth database with over 61 million fitness records in plain text, most detailing Fitbit and Apple HealthKit users.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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Apple Health in watchOS 8, iOS 15 getting Trends, secure sharing, and more

In the fall of 2021, Apple is adding a suite of new features to Health that will make it easier for users to understand health trends, communicate with doctors, and monitor loved ones.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

How to update your medical ID in Health

It's been seven years since Apple introduced the Medical ID on your iPhone, and you still haven't set it up. Here's how you do it — and why you should.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple hints at new 'Health Hardware' in recent job ad

Apple is working on producing more devices to improve the well-being of its customers, with a job advertisement for a managerial role mentioning the design and development of "Apple-branded Health Hardware products."

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

All of the best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2020

CES 2020 is upon us and Unveiled is the first event leading into the massive trade show. AppleInsider is on the ground to seek out the most interesting gadgets debuted during the showing.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Apple launches new women's health, hearing, & heart and movement studies

After an initial announcement in September at the iPhone 11 launch event, Apple and its research partners have opened up a trio of studies for participants with an Apple Watch and an iPhone utilizing the new Research app — Heart and Movement, Women's Health, and Hearing Studies.

Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

New cardiologist hire shows Apple focusing further on heart health

Apple has added a second high-profile cardiologist to its expanding team of health specialists, showing that the company continues to focus on heart health advancements following last year's release of an ECG in Apple Watch.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple's future healthcare market moves will rely heavily on AI analysis

Apple's moves in the healthcare market could involve the tracking of user data for further analysis by artificial intelligence and billing model based on cost-savings, with analysts pointing out areas of the consumer health industry Apple could easily advance by building upon its already-released technology and services.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago