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health-policy9 days ago•3 min saved

RFK Jr. Pivots to AI and Data Aggregation, Igniting Backlash Over MAHA's Corporate Ties

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has shifted the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda toward artificial intelligence and massive health data aggregation. Kennedy argues AI will liberate Americans from 'medical tyranny' by bypassing expert consensus, while also pushing to unlock federal and state health records for research into chronic diseases and vaccine safety. This pivot has drawn sharp criticism from MAHA allies who view the new corporate sponsorships as a betrayal of the movement's anti-industry stance.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #health-data #health-policy

health-policy10 days ago•4 min saved

RFK Jr. pushes for AI-driven health data integration to investigate vaccine safety

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a major overhaul of US health data systems, advocating for the integration of medical records, insurance claims, and lifestyle data to be analyzed by artificial intelligence. Speaking at a Make America Healthy (MAHA) Institute event, Kennedy argued that current data silos prevent researchers from identifying links between environmental exposures, diet, and chronic diseases, including autism. He emphasized that AI could accelerate research from years to seconds, though he acknowledged that privacy concerns and existing data governance laws, such as those in Arizona, currently restrict access to such comprehensive datasets.

via The Guardian|

#artificial-intelligence #health-data #health-policy

health15 days ago•9 min saved

UK Gen Z Shifts from Cardio to Strength Training for Health and Social Connection

UK data indicates a significant shift among young adults from traditional cardio to strength training, driven by health benefits, social engagement, and influencer culture. Gym memberships are now treated as essential expenses by many 16-34 year olds, with hybrid formats like Hyrox gaining popularity.

via BBC|

#gen-z-fitness #health #health-data

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Bring Live Step Tracking to the Watch Face

Series 12 and Ultra 4 add built-in live step tracking on the watch face alongside real-time heart-rate data, turning steps into a motivating on-face metric and encouraging more daily activity.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-watch #fitness-tracking #health-data

gadgets2 months ago•29 min saved

Google Health unlocks Fitbit data to Apple Health with two-way syncing

Google Health 5.05 now lets Fitbit workouts, steps, and vitals be linked directly to Apple Health, enabling data to flow from Google Health to Apple Health without third‑party workarounds. The update follows Google Health replacing the Fitbit app earlier this year and adds Smart Health Links to share medical records; previously, users could only import Apple Health data into Google Health.

via The Verge|

#apple-health #fitbit #gadgets

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Should You Upload Your Medical Data to AI Health Tools? Privacy, Accuracy, and Practical Advice

AI health tools now let users upload medical records and wearables to get personalized health insights and track changes, but privacy and accuracy concerns persist, with no comprehensive US privacy law and varying promises from companies. Experts warn about biases and misdiagnoses, while clinicians advocate cautious use: limit data retention, frame questions clearly, start new chats, verify with a doctor, and seek emergency care if symptoms suggest it.

via CNN|

#ai-healthcare #chatgpt #data-security

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

OpenAI Extends ChatGPT Health to US Users, Tying Replies to Personal Medical Records

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to US adults, enabling the chatbot to reference personal medical data from doctor notes, test results, and records from Apple Health via HealthKit and providers like Kaiser Permanente or One Medical; it aims to ground health conversations in records, summarize appointments, and interpret tests, but not diagnose; users can control data usage and disconnect anytime; privacy safeguards include not using data to train models or target ads, though the rollout amid lawsuits and Apple-related concerns adds some sensitivity to data sharing.

via Engadget|

#apple-health #chatgpt-health #health-data

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

ChatGPT Health Goes Wider: OpenAI Expands Apple Health Integration

OpenAI relaunches Health in ChatGPT with expanded U.S. access, enabling users to securely connect Apple Health and medical records so ChatGPT can provide context-aware insights, track changes over time, and relate health data to sleep and activity across web and iOS on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-health #chatgpt-health #health-data

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

Period trackers under the privacy microscope: who guards your data

Mozilla’s investigation of six popular period-tracking apps finds a spectrum of privacy practices: some apps keep data on-device with minimal sharing (notably Euki), while others send health details to third parties (Stardust to RudderStack; Planned Parenthood’s Spot On via AB Tasty; Flo/Clue to ad networks). Many apps also transmit basic user IDs to analytics and advertising platforms, creating avenues for surveillance and potential legal requests in abortion-crimes-sensitive contexts. The report highlights that this isn’t just about legality but transparency and user control, and it underscores the lack of a broad US privacy law, calling for stricter regulation. Some apps have improved privacy, but others still collect substantial data and store it in the cloud, raising ongoing privacy concerns.

via BBC|

#data-sharing #health-data #mozilla

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Pixel Watch Fitbit Sensor Bug Halts Health Tracking Across Generations

Pixel Watch users report a persistent Fitbit sensor permission screen that blocks access to health apps even when all permissions are enabled, across multiple generations. Factory resets don’t fix it, suggesting a software issue in the Fitbit-to-Google Health integration. Google hasn’t issued an official statement yet. The recommended interim steps are to keep the watch firmware and Google Health app updated and ensure data is syncing, while avoiding factory resets since they rarely help.

via Techgenyz|

#fitbit #google-health #health-data

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Samsung Health's AI-training consent toggle raises privacy concerns

Samsung Health now includes a consent toggle for AI training, and disabling it prevents health data from syncing to your Samsung account and may trigger deletion of existing data, prompting questions about data privacy and how health information is used for AI training.

via Android Authority|

#ai #ai-training #health-data

technology4 months ago•9 min saved

Personalizing Google's Health App: A Practical Setup Guide

A practical guide to configuring Google's new Health app: customize the Today page tiles by deleting and re-adding items (drag rearrangement isn’t supported yet), repeat the same cleanup on the Health tab for a tailored data view, and on Android add the (non-customizable) Google Health widget for quick metrics. The article frames these steps as part of Google’s ongoing updates after replacing Fitbit, aimed at improving usability.

via Droid Life|

#android #app-customization #fitbit-replacement

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

Oura Ring 5 Slashes Size by 40% and Ups Health Capabilities

Oura’s Ring 5 is 40% smaller than Ring 4, thanks to redesigned internals that shrink signal paths from 18 to 12 and boost LEDs for better readings across skin tones. It comes in sizes 6–13 (Ring 4 offered 4–15) and includes a charging case that can keep it powered for about a month. Hardware updates accompany Health Radar, AI-assisted guidance via Counsel Health, GLP-1 Insights, Health Records, and Live Activity on iPhone, among other features. Pre-orders are live with shipping starting June 6; pricing starts at $399 (base), $499 for additional finishes, $99 for the charging case, and a $6/month or $70/year subscription.

via Engadget|

#health-data #health-tech #oura-ring-5

technology6 months ago•9 min saved

Meta's Muse Spark Prompts Health Data Uploads, Stoking Privacy and Safety Fears

WIRED tests Muse Spark, Meta's health-focused AI, which encourages users to paste lab results and biometric data for analysis, but privacy risks loom since data can be stored to train models and used for ads, HIPAA protections don’t apply to consumer AI, and experts warn the tool is not a doctor and can give risky guidance (including an extreme fasting plan).

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #health-data #healthcare

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Garmin health data gets an AI chat bridge

Garmin is developing a third‑party Garmin Chat Connector to link Garmin Connect data with AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude, enabling natural‑language questions about sleep, workouts, and recovery. The system, a cloud‑hosted MCP server, securely connects data via a token‑based URL and exposes 16 data tools across five categories; it is not an official Garmin product and is nearing completion as part of a broader move toward conversational health analytics.

via Digital Trends|

#ai #chatgpt #garmin