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Chan Zuckerberg Biohub bets $500 Mn on Virtual Biology Initiative
Initiative to build open datasets for AI-powered cell models.
Healthcare AI at Google Cloud Next 2026: The Era of Agentic Health Has Arrived
The event signalled how healthtech will scale.
The Q1 2026 rush: Where AI giants forayed into healthcare
Every AI company wants to win health. Health is one of the hottest AI markets right now.
10 big updates from the Google Check Up 2026
And what they reveal about where healthcare is headed
CVS Health partners with Google Cloud to build an always-on AI health companion
Here’s what this ambitious healthcare collaboration will look like…
Google’s rural health efforts: Bridging the Rural Health Gap across the world
Learn how Google is addressing rural healthcare challenges through technology, partnerships, and data-driven solutions.
Google’s latest moves in Indian healthcare and what they mean for you
Collaborations with the NHA, AIIMS, IISc, Apollo Hospitals. $400,000 pledge for building India's Health Foundation Model and much more...
Apple’s unconventional moves in healthcare: Most people haven’t even noticed
Not wellness. Not wearables. Apple is quietly reshaping clinical care, entering into surgery, hospitals, medical research, and even the human brain…
Healthtech at Google’s AI First Accelerator 2025: Meet the only two startups in the cohort
Learn how the programme gives them the AI, cloud and network support to scale responsibly.
Health at Meta Connect 2025: Smart glasses and wearables that make sci-fi real
From Ray-Ban Meta Display to Oakley Vanguard, Meta Connect 2025 makes futuristic health and fitness tech wearable and practical for everyone.
BP alerts, sleep scores, and heart rate sensing. Are these Apple healthtech updates real progress or just more shine?
Apple unveiled new healthtech features. While these updates push preventive health into the mainstream, experts say they’re more incremental nudges than true healthtech breakthroughs.
Microsoft’s MAI-DxO is beating doctors at diagnosis. But what does that really mean for healthcare?
Microsoft's MAI-DxO is solving complex cases with 4x human accuracy while reducing costs. Will it really redefine medical decision-making?
Health at Google I/O 2025
New medical AI tools, Gemini's applications, and wearable tech advancements that will define the future of patient care.
Google backs 25 AI healthtech startups to revolutionise global healthcare
Meet the 25 AI-driven healthtech startups selected for Google's Growth Academy programme 2025, shaping the future of diagnostics, mental health, chronic care, and more.
Are Women’s Health Conversations Being Silenced by Big Tech? EU Complaint Filed
From content takedowns to shadowbans, six women-led health companies are asking the EU to investigate platform bias. Here's what's at stake.
Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot: Game-changer or just another AI hype?
Microsoft unveiled Dragon Copilot at HIMSS 2025. Will its AI features really benefit providers or is it just another AI hype? Let’s find out.
9 Major Takeaways from Google Check-Up on Health 2025
At the Google Check Up 2025, Google shared its vision for the future of healthcare. Find out what it shared about AI's impact on global health, patient empowerment, and collaborative innovation.
Google’s AI Co-Scientist may change the way scientific research is conducted
Learn about Google's AI Co-Scientist, a revolutionary system empowering researchers with hypothesis generation and data synthesis, driving scientific progress like never before.
Navigating Meta’s 2025 Data Restrictions: A New Era for Healthcare Advertising
Meta’s 2025 data restrictions are reshaping healthcare advertising. Learn how privacy-focused policies impact conversion tracking, retargeting, and campaign strategies—plus how marketers can adapt and thrive in this new landscape.
Google announces two new advancements for AMIE
Google's AMIE is advancing towards specialist-level expertise and real-world validation. What is its potential in healthcare? Let’s find out!
Accelerating Healthcare Innovation: Google’s Ecosystem for Health Startups
Google has wide-ranging support mechanisms for health startups. Learn how Google's ecosystem can help health startups scale by granting access to valuable resources and a vibrant community of innovators.
From Virtual to In-Person: Big Businesses Are Redefining Primary Care Market
Primary care, the foundation of healthcare, is undergoing a significant shift. Big-name companies like Amazon and CVS are…
Will CHAI Become the Guiding Light of AI in Healthcare?
The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is on the rise. While it can transform how healthcare workflow…
Examining the Financial Potential of Google Health as an “Other Bet” Q1 – 71% Growth
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, mainly generates revenue through advertising. However, its “Other Bets” category grabs attention…
What is NVIDIA’s Role in health Generative AI Boom?
by Rinkle Dudhani Amid AI’s booming impact across industries, healthcare stands out as a potential gold mine. NVIDIA…
Top 4 Highlights from Google Health’s The Checkup 2024
By Rohini Kundu Google Health’s much-awaited event, the Checkup, held on March 19th, 2024, at Pier’s 57 Manhattan…
Google Health’s The Checkup 2024
Introduction Google Health is hosting its fourth annual event, The Checkup 2024. It will be held on March…
Your Brain on Chips: Will Neuralink’s Implant Change Everything?
By Rohini Kundu & Team ATH Imagine being able to control a car or your mobile phone with…
Google’s AMIE, is transforming Doctor – Patient conversations!
by Rohini Kundu & Team AHT Can you imagine a machine holding your hand and making sense of…
Google launches MedLM generative AI models fine-tuned for healthcare
Since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, generative AI has taken the world by storm. Every industry is…
30 Healthtech startups selected for Google for Startup AI program
Google says these startups have the potential to change the future of healthcare
YouTube updates medical misinformation policy: What it means for you?
YouTube updates medical misinformation policy to remove misleading health information. It streamlines the guidelines into three categories—Preventive, Treatment and Denial.
Google to update the Fitbit app, giving it a Google makeover
With a new look, enhanced design, updated health metrics, simpler and user-friendly interface, the updated Fitbit app is all set to launch this fall.
Google’s recent strides in healthcare AI: Redefining the boundaries for medical innovation
From AI-powered ultrasound devices to partnering with AI startups, here are Google’s recent strides to redefine healthcare AI.
Deadline’s here: CZI community fund grant applications close on Monday
CZI community fund grants, an annual $200,000 funding opportunity for organisations, close in two days. Find out how it helps startups and researchers in San Mateo County.
WWDC 2023 and HealthTech: Here’s what you can expect from Apple
Apple’s annual conference, WWDC 2023, is less than a week away. Here are some highly anticipated digital health announcements you can look forward to!
Med-PaLM 2: Google upgrades Med-PaLM for reliable health information
Google upgrades Med-PaLM to answer your health questions with expert precision. Read how Med-PaLM 2 will provide more reliable health info.
Apple plans to launch an AI-powered health coach to improve your health and wellness
Bloomberg reports Apple is working on an AI-powered health coach to offer personalised health suggestions. Know more about Apple’s secret plans here.
Google’s Open Health Stack: A Game-Changer for Health App Developers
Discover the potential of Google's Open Health Stack for health app developers. Explore how developers can unlock interoperable data, build better health apps and drive patient care.
Google’s research in health space in 2022
Discover Google Research in mobile health, generative ML applications, and its collaboration with healthcare experts for safe and private deployment. Learn more now!
YouTube to host sessions for health content creators in March
To help health professionals create high-quality health content, YouTube is hosting virtual sessions around health content best practices. Know more here.
Big techs foraying the pharma industry: CB Insights report
With a market size of over $1 trillion and expected to grow at 11.34% CAGR from 2021 to…
Meta develops AI to decode speech from brain activity
Meta developed AI to decode speech from brain activity non-invasively, allowing patients to communicate with loved ones.
Device Connect for Fitbit providing more user data and insights launched
Leading FDA-cleared healthcare devices, Fitbit and Google Cloud have recently announced the launch of ‘Device Connect for Fitbit’…
Meta AI releases ESMFold, a new protein structure prediction tool
Meta AI releases ESMFold trained on 15 billion parameters to predict protein structure. Know more here.
Amazon Care is shutting down: Hidden secrets you need to know
Amazon is shutting down Amazon Care. Is Amazon abandoning the healthcare industry? Or is it a strategic plan? Read here.
Amazon to acquire One Medical: Everything you need to know
Amazon to acquire One Medical for $3.9 Bn, making it Amazon’s third largest acquisition after Whole Foods and MGM. Know more about it here.
Body Temperature Sensor in Apple Watch Series 8: Hip or Hype?
Is the rumour about the body temperature sensor in Apple Watch Series 8 true? Will Apple tap into potential opportunities and level up against its competitors? Read here
[Important update] Latest WatchOS 9 Health Features: You Need to Know
The latest features in its WatchOS 9 make the Apple Watch a sophisticated health monitoring tool that is capable of more than just tracking physical activity and exercises.
Onsurity Is Your One-Stop-Shop For All Your Healthcare Solutions
Microsoft has partnered with Onsurity, a healthcare organisation to provide complete employee healthcare benefits in a business-friendly card format.
THE MISSION OF THE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE
The Global Wellness Institute promotes the value of living a healthy lifestyle to prevent disease and illness. Our goal is to educate people all around the world on the importance of preventative measures so they can live longer, happier lives.
The Teladoc – Alexa Team Up
This upcoming collaboration will give Teladoc customers access and integration with Amazon Alexa in order to support its mission of simplifying healthcare
Samsung smartwatch health features: Everything you need to know
With its new and unique health features (like the BIA), sleek designs, and smart looks, Samsung has committed…
The Concept of Health-Verse
Introduction: You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse” a lot this year. It is a one-of-a-kind platform where individuals…
Verily & LÓreal Partner for precision Skincare
Envisaged scanning systems that print our skincare on command, virtual dermatologists that could accurately grade our skin at…
Top 3 things to watch out in digital health at WEF22
The state of the world in 2022 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is happening in 17-21 January…
Health features of Apple Watch
Apple launched AppleWatch in 2015, pitching it as a communication tool and comprehensive fitness tracker. But now, the…
Facebook and healthcare
Facebook is not just a social media platform. It is one of the big tech companies standing alongside…
Microsoft and Healthcare
With the development and usage of AI in the healthcare industry, tech giants are making the most of…
Apple and healthcare
Healthcare will be Apple’s greatest contribution to humanity. – Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Inc. Apple made its entry…
Google and Healthcare
Google, the world’s biggest search engine, saw the potential of the healthcare space over a decade ago. Google…
Amazon and Healthcare
According to Business Wire, the Global healthcare market will be worth $11 trillion by 2022, and many companies…