Have you ever thought about which sense would be your worst to lose? For me, it’s sight. Blindness–living in a…
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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…
Toronto-based clinical image and knowledge-sharing healthcare app Figure 1, described as an ‘Instagram for doctors,’ has raised $10 million in funding…
Cancel that appointment at the tanning salon. Forget about keeping your mouth shut in the spray tan booth. Thanks to…
The field of medical science is continually making jumps forward. Despite individual attempts gaining controversy, the successes show us that…
If you’re at all a reader here on SnapMunk you’ll know that more than a few startups are pre-occupied with…
I’m on a tropical beach, gentle waves lapping the shore beneath the palm trees. “There is no past, no future,…
Step aside, odor-based diagnostics. There’s a new medical breakthrough ready to take center stage, with the potential to treat or…
Did you know that every person has an “odorprint”? Very much like a fingerprint, it is a unique aspect made…
The story of MycoTechnology began five years ago when Alan Hahn, now the CEO of MycoTechnology, received a phone call…
We’re quickly seeing medical startups emerge that are bringing modern technological methods to the hospital to assist doctors. It makes…
Work can be tough. Maintaining healthy habits at work, even tougher. It’s like the modern workplace demands your well-being in…
Living with a chronic condition like diabetes isn’t easy. Unlike a broken bone or something necessitating a minor procedure, management…
We’ve seen the push for health care to have more modern technological innovations. Companies like PeraHealth, SIRUM, and AdhereTech all…
The fear of needles and injections is called trypanophobia (and not “being a big fucking baby,” like I was told).…
We can all agree that assistive technology is great. It gets even better when the contrivance involves not just software…
When one thinks of a routine body scan ultimately two images come to mind; the first is of the large…
If you asked any sane person how they’d like to die, they’re not likely to say “in a hospital with plenty…
It seems like there is always something new happening in the wearable technology world. There is always a new trend…
For a great many of us, the idea of being completely trapped in one’s body is an alien thought, difficult…
Jaganath “CJ” Swamy had always considered himself a diligent parent, but an experience playing at Golden Gate Park with his…
Genetic testing is kind of a big deal these days. Companies can analyze your DNA to tell you your ancestry,…
Human health was a huge tech focus in 2016. Innovations focused on helping people monitor things like their diet, medication,…
We all want that latest new tech in our smartphones: sync with our house lights, turn on our car, tell us…
We have a lot of help when it comes to tracking the contents of our food. Devices like the Nima…
Adhering to a medication schedule is tough for many people. Products such as pill reminder boxes have been created to…
Back in 2007, Dr. Yong Jing-Wang had a problem: his young son Charles hated to brush his teeth. In fact,…
There are a ton of cool wearables out there, but this one is going to blow your socks off (or…
Hey, remember last week when we published that article about how Snapchat is all growns up now? Well guess what:…
Fitness wearable for fat loss, anyone? Maybe you’d like the earphones that use artificial intelligence coupled with data from biosensors…
For many men, the idea of visiting the doctor for a male fertility test can be kind of awkward, embarrassing and…
“I find it funny when my corporate friends who are sitting in their beautiful high rise office buildings in midtown…
Using dating apps can be a challenge for anyone–having to worry about choosing the right pictures, writing a bio that’s…
Good time management can help you successfully reach almost any goal. Learning to manage your time well is not a…
There are still millions of people who struggle with Tupperware lids and Listerine caps, but Sergio Canavero, an Italian neurosurgeon,…
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.…
Waking up, accepting that the day has begun and then quickly getting organized to attack it isn’t always easy. The…
We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the…
Dieting is one of the hottest industries in the world, filled with tens of thousands of products promising to help…
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.
Now that it’s getting colder out, smoking breaks are becoming a bit less pleasant for workers across the globe. Plus,…
This smart mirror might replace your esthetician or dermatologist with its personalized, ongoing skincare recommendations and connected app.
In 2004, at 18 years old, Nathan Copeland broke his neck in a car accident. The injury left him paralyzed,…
Winter is coming, and for the 30+ million Americans with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, seriously?), that could mean low energy,…
If you spend your nights tossing and turning, trying to find the perfect way to position yourself, a comfortable pillow…
There are plenty of fitness wearables on the market today, however not too many are able to say they can…
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.
Your fitness tracker counts calories burned and monitors heart rate? Pffft. That’s bush league. How about a tissue-integrated sensor implanted…