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Is this a smartwatch that makes sense?
United States The Fitbit Sense is a hybrid smartwatch that is packed with the best fitness tracking technology Fitbit has to offer. The more people know about their health, the more able they…
A mobile app that turns brushing teeth into a dance party
United Kingdom Brush DJ is a free mobile app that encourages excellent oral hygiene by making tooth brushing a positive experience. Following best oral hygiene practices is vital not just for…
Fitbit Charge 5 Review: Is it worth the price tag?
By Laura Kyle Shopping for your first fitness tracker or looking to upgrade? Here is all you need to know about the new Fitbit Charge 5 and how it compares to the Fitbit Charge 4. The Fitbit…
3D printing your way to a perfect smile
United States InBrace’s Smartwire tech allows you to straighten your teeth in stealth. The wire goes behind the teeth, making it invisible when smiling or talking, allowing users to go through…
Which startups are addressing inequalities in mental health?
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. Society is still some way from barrier-free access to mental health care, but tech startups are helping us…
AI-powered digital tools for mental health professionals
Israel and United States This startup is bridging the gap between the demand and availability of behavioural health professionals by increasing the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and…
Hello Tomo, hello mental wellbeing
United Kingdom Tomo is a social media service for motivating others to build positive, healthy habits and celebrating every success, no matter how big or small. Users don’t have to worry…
AI can eliminate trial & error in mental health
United States Precision mental health care may be the key to removing barriers and improving treatment outcomes. Mental health support is expensive in the US, with individual sessions often…
Same-day medication delivery with automatic refills
United States In the US, coordinating between doctors, pharmacies, and insurance to get a prescription filled can be a slow and frustrating process. Capsule is working to change that by…
Telehealth for mums and families, to improve health & reduce costs
United States Maven is the first global virtual care model that addresses outdated practices to better to serve women’s health and family wellness. Providing comprehensive, individualised…
Creating engaging digital content for health & VR in healthcare
United States Crashcourse offers VR and interactive learning to recognise and treat concussions. “When you’re trying to do something on a large scale or at a global level, there are always…
Accuvein allows a deeper look into vein mapping
United States Accuvein’s technology allows healthcare professionals to look beneath the skin and visualise a complete map of their patient’s veins. Using near-infrared (NIR) imaging…
An app utilising fitness tracker data with a deep neural network
United States California-based startup Cardiogram is using data from popular fitness trackers and smartwatches to detect severe health conditions. Around 20% of adults own some sort…
Making Headway on removing barriers to mental health care
United States Headway is reimagining mental health care across the US by making it easier for therapists to accept insurance. 1 in 4 people in the US has a treatable mental health condition.…
A smart cane to help people with visual impairment
United Kingdom The WeWALK Smart Cane and smartphone app work together to help those with sight impairment independently navigate the world by using sound and voice activation. Pairing…