Consumer

A UK-based research group reports that period tracking app Maya and MIA are sharing sensitive data with Facebook.

The new tool is a clinical-grade ACR test used to identify chronic kidney disease.

The startup aims to sell women's fertility products that are backed up by science. 

Amidst the unveiling of its newest consumer smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, the tech company said it will begin enrolling consumers into its hearing, cardiovascular and women's health studies later this year through an upcoming app.

Representatives from Oura Ring, Arc Fusion, FitnessGenes, Everlywell and Headspace will take the stage at Health 2.0 to demo products and discuss the future of consumer-focused digital health.

The Venu watch includes sleep tracking, respiration tracking, abnormal heart rate alerts and menstrual cycle tracking. 

The platform will let users request birth control, get a UTI prescription and schedule an in-person appointment. 

Google has teamed up with GN Hearing and Cochlear to launch a new feature that uses Bluetooth Low Energy. 

The new goggles will also tell users about their performance and how many calories they burned. 

Users can book medical, optometry, audiology, behavioral, dental and immunization appointments at Walmart Clinics.