Tag Archives: iPad

WebMD Introduces New Allergy App

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Katie

WebMD sure is trying to make a name for themselves in the mHealth world. In addition to the other apps they released last year, they just added another app to that suite. This time, it focuses on allergies. I think … Continue reading →

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Sodium 101 Helps Combat Excessive Sodium Intake

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Katie

Whenever we go to the store, my husband meticulously analyzes the nutrition label on the food we buy, specifically looking at the amount of sodium in the product. While it makes shopping take a little longer, I’m glad he does … Continue reading →

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T2 Mood Tracker Updated and Wins Award

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Katie

Several months ago, The Department of Defense released LifeArmor, an app created for military families coping with stress.  T2 Mood Tracker, released in 2010, was also created by a department in the Department of Defense. This app was created to help … Continue reading →

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The Beam Toothbrush Transforms Dental Hygiene

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Katie

A few years ago, an old roommate of mine informed me that I grind my teeth almost constantly as I slept. After talking with some people, I discovered that this, combined with some dental problems I encountered in high school, … Continue reading →

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Amiigo: A New Wearable Device About To Hit The Market

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Katie

Wearable fitness devices are a dime-a-dozen. Whenever I go to the store, or read up on the latest mHealth news, I feel like I’m seeing another one. Just like I said about food diaries, the device really needs to have … Continue reading →

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Health IT Positively Affects Childhood Obesity

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Katie

According to a study done by Pediatrics recently, more than one-third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. That’s a very scare figure, because that definitely increases the child’s chance of diseases like type-2 diabetes, and adult obesity. The … Continue reading →

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OnPage is Chosen by Boston Children’s Hospital to Provide Secure Paging for Smartphones

Posted on February 5, 2013 by John

Doctors can now stay in touch at all times with secure, HIPPA-compliant priority messaging without carrying a traditional pager device WALTHAM, Mass. -January 22, 2013 —Onset Technology, creator of OnPage™  Priority Messaging, announced today that Boston Children’s Hospital, ranked number … Continue reading →

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Five More Pregnancy Apps for Moms-To-Be By Mobile Mom

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Katie

Last year, I wrote about must have pregnancy apps for moms-to-be. Recently, I’ve come across a suite of pregnancy apps that I want to add to the must have list. Mobile Mom – the company behind these apps — aims to … Continue reading →

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CDC Releases Influenza App

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Katie

Flu season is in full swing, and if the amount of news articles I’ve read about it is any indicator of how serious it has been, I’m surprised no one I know has gotten it yet. In an attempt to … Continue reading →

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CDC Launches New Mobile App

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Katie

It was only a matter of time before the CDC developed a mobile app — and it looks like it is jam-packed with features. Unfortunately for me, it isn’t compatible with my mobile device, but I was able to read … Continue reading →

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