Have you ever thought about which sense would be your worst to lose? For me, it’s sight. Blindness–living in a […]
5 Startups With Their Eye on Preventing Blindness
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The No-Hands Automatic Toothbrush That Has Raised Over $2 Million
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When you think of brushing your teeth, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, probably unpleasant trips to […]
Instagram Like Healthcare App Allows Doctors To Share Cases Worldwide
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Toronto-based clinical image and knowledge-sharing healthcare app Figure 1, described as an ‘Instagram for doctors,’ has raised $10 million in funding […]
Researchers Develop Chemical Suntan, Dodging Skin Cancer in the Process
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Cancel that appointment at the tanning salon. Forget about keeping your mouth shut in the spray tan booth. Thanks to […]
Awesome Alert: MIT Researchers Develop A Biosensor Tattoo
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The field of medical science is continually making jumps forward. Despite individual attempts gaining controversy, the successes show us that […]
Awesome Alert: 3D Printed Ovaries Have the Potential to Create Life
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If you’re at all a reader here on SnapMunk you’ll know that more than a few startups are pre-occupied with […]
Is VR The Magic Bullet The Healthcare World Needs?
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I’m on a tropical beach, gentle waves lapping the shore beneath the palm trees. “There is no past, no future, […]
HIV Might Be DOA Thanks to CRISPR DNA-Editing Tech
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Step aside, odor-based diagnostics. There’s a new medical breakthrough ready to take center stage, with the potential to treat or […]
Awesome Alert: Doctors Are Developing Odor Sensors To Diagnose What’s Wrong
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Did you know that every person has an “odorprint”? Very much like a fingerprint, it is a unique aspect made […]
New Startup Uses Mushroom Extracts As A Natural Bitter Blocker
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The story of MycoTechnology began five years ago when Alan Hahn, now the CEO of MycoTechnology, received a phone call […]
Israeli Startup Furthers Medical AI For Radiology With $7 Million in Funding
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We’re quickly seeing medical startups emerge that are bringing modern technological methods to the hospital to assist doctors. It makes […]
6 Products To Develop A Healthy Lifestyle at Work
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Work can be tough. Maintaining healthy habits at work, even tougher. It’s like the modern workplace demands your well-being in […]
Livongo Health Receives $52.5 Million In Funding To Expand Diabetes Management Tool
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Living with a chronic condition like diabetes isn’t easy. Unlike a broken bone or something necessitating a minor procedure, management […]
AliveCor Raises $30 Million In Series D Funding, Announcing Kardia Pro for Physicians
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We’ve seen the push for health care to have more modern technological innovations. Companies like PeraHealth, SIRUM, and AdhereTech all […]
MucoJet Shows Self-Administered Needle-less Vaccines Could Be A Thing
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The fear of needles and injections is called trypanophobia (and not “being a big fucking baby,” like I was told). […]
VocalID Creates Synthesized Voices For The Speech-Impaired Via Crowdsourced Voicebank
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We can all agree that assistive technology is great. It gets even better when the contrivance involves not just software […]
UCI’s New Millimeter-Wave Radiator Can Scan The Human Body And Much More
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When one thinks of a routine body scan ultimately two images come to mind; the first is of the large […]
PeraHealth Is Helping Healthcare Professionals With Algorithms That Monitor And Assess Patient Condition
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If you asked any sane person how they’d like to die, they’re not likely to say “in a hospital with plenty […]
The Future Of Wearable Tech for Sports: Interviewing Dan Wiese, Co-Founder Of Humon
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It seems like there is always something new happening in the wearable technology world. There is always a new trend […]
The BCI or Brain-Computer Interface Gives ALS Patients The Ability To Speak
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For a great many of us, the idea of being completely trapped in one’s body is an alien thought, difficult […]
Beyond the iPad: Startups Are Tackling Smart Tech for Parenting
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Jaganath “CJ” Swamy had always considered himself a diligent parent, but an experience playing at Golden Gate Park with his […]
ToolBox Genomics Helps You Make Sense Of Your DNA Testing
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Genetic testing is kind of a big deal these days. Companies can analyze your DNA to tell you your ancestry, […]
Replacement Hearts: They’re Coming And Here’s Who’s Close
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Human health was a huge tech focus in 2016. Innovations focused on helping people monitor things like their diet, medication, […]
Changhong’s New Smartphone Will Tell You the Ingredients of Anything
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We all want that latest new tech in our smartphones: sync with our house lights, turn on our car, tell us […]
A Portable Device & App That Identifies Pills and Their Uses
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We have a lot of help when it comes to tracking the contents of our food. Devices like the Nima […]
A Connected Smart Medication Bottle That Sends You Alerts
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Adhering to a medication schedule is tough for many people. Products such as pill reminder boxes have been created to […]
Yup, Someone Finally Made A Video Game Out Of Teeth Brushing
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Back in 2007, Dr. Yong Jing-Wang had a problem: his young son Charles hated to brush his teeth. In fact, […]
These Smart Socks Could Save Millions of Diabetics From Wounds & Ulcers
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There are a ton of cool wearables out there, but this one is going to blow your socks off (or […]
A Doctor Used Snapchat Spectacles To Film A Surgery; Here’s The Video
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Hey, remember last week when we published that article about how Snapchat is all growns up now? Well guess what: […]
This Wearable Creates Fat Loss Programs By Analyzing Your Breath
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Fitness wearable for fat loss, anyone? Maybe you’d like the earphones that use artificial intelligence coupled with data from biosensors […]
Measuring Male Fertility With Your Smartphone
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For many men, the idea of visiting the doctor for a male fertility test can be kind of awkward, embarrassing and […]
Being Overworked All The Time Isn’t “Cool” Anymore, Just Ask Japan
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“I find it funny when my corporate friends who are sitting in their beautiful high rise office buildings in midtown […]
Inclov Is A Dating App Dedicated To People With Disabilities
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Using dating apps can be a challenge for anyone–having to worry about choosing the right pictures, writing a bio that’s […]
5 Quick Tips for Better Time Management
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Good time management can help you successfully reach almost any goal. Learning to manage your time well is not a […]
Virtual Reality & The First Human Head Transplant: Bet You Didn’t See This Coming
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There are still millions of people who struggle with Tupperware lids and Listerine caps, but Sergio Canavero, an Italian neurosurgeon, […]
A Heart Monitoring App Can Detect Arrhythmia By Looking At Your Face
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When you think of heart monitoring, often images of classic stethoscopes, finger-clip-booths-at-the-mall, or expensive and bulky medical equipment come to mind. […]
Do We Need Artificial Intelligence In Our Alarm Clocks? Apparently, Yes
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Waking up, accepting that the day has begun and then quickly getting organized to attack it isn’t always easy. The […]
The Ecomo Water Bottle Tells You How Dirty Your Water Is And Filters It
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We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the […]
Habit Will Offer Personalized DNA-Based Diets Delivered To Your Door
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Dieting is one of the hottest industries in the world, filled with tens of thousands of products promising to help […]
This Web-Shaped Orthopedic Cast Lets Itches Be Scratched While Bones Heal
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If you’ve ever worn an orthopedic cast, you know that flexibility is not their strong suit. Especially when you’re itchy. That may change thanks to Cast21 and their 3D-printed, open weave cast that lets air and water in.
You Can Buy Single-Occupant Smoking Booths For Office Cubicles In Japan
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Now that it’s getting colder out, smoking breaks are becoming a bit less pleasant for workers across the globe. Plus, […]
This Smart Mirror Analyzes Your Skin To Create Personalized Skincare Regimens
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This smart mirror might replace your esthetician or dermatologist with its personalized, ongoing skincare recommendations and connected app.
A Paralyzed Man Can Feel Touch Through A Prosthetic Hand
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In 2004, at 18 years old, Nathan Copeland broke his neck in a car accident. The injury left him paralyzed, […]
High Schoolers Are Designing A Cure For Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Winter is coming, and for the 30+ million Americans with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, seriously?), that could mean low energy, […]
Meet The Pillow That Just Cracked A Million Dollars On Kickstarter
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If you spend your nights tossing and turning, trying to find the perfect way to position yourself, a comfortable pillow […]
Will The Dr. Oz-Backed Life-Saving Smartwatch Survive Indiegogo?
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There are plenty of fitness wearables on the market today, however not too many are able to say they can […]
An Alarm Clock Designed To Improve Sleep So Waking Up Is Easier
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Most alarm clocks just badger you to wake up. The Kello smart alarm clock, now on Kickstarter, actually has the intelligence to help improve your sleep and integrate with your smart home.
A Biotracker Implantable In The Skin Just Got $7.5 Million In Government Grant Money
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Your fitness tracker counts calories burned and monitors heart rate? Pffft. That’s bush league. How about a tissue-integrated sensor implanted […]
