Consumer

Santa Clara, California-based Swaive aims to launch its infrared ear thermometer during the first quarter of 2015 -- as early as January.

Mobile-focused EHR company drchrono has updated its iPad-based EHR and smartphone-based PHR so that both can be accessed with Apple's Touch ID, a security feature that was added to the latest generation of iPads and iPhones.

New York City-based Kinsa Health has announced that its FDA-cleared smartphone-connected thermometer is now available at CVS and Apple Stores across the US as well as online at Amazon, Apple.

Misfit, maker of the activity tracking devices Shine and Flash, has raised $40 million from China-based strategic investors ecommerce giant JD.

South Korean technology company LG Electronics has received an FDA 510(k) clearance for something called "LG Smarthealth".

Maven CEO Kate Ryder New York City-based Maven Clinic, a video visit service that aims to connect women with healthcare practitioners, will launch early next year.

One of the many rumors I heard prior to the HealthKit and Apple Watch reveal was that Apple was working on a new section of its iTunes store, like the AppStore, but instead of apps the company would begin selling health and fitness coaching programs or services.

Digital health software developer Self Care Catalysts raised $1.

CVS Health announced plans to launch a Digital Innovation Lab in Boston.

Sharecare, the health and wellness engagement platform founded by WebMD founder Jeff Arnold and television personality Dr.