Health news and trends

AI Health Startup Function Raises $298 Million
artificial intelligence // November 20, 2025

Function Health, a startup focused on AI-centered health testing, has raised $298 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Apple Reorganizes Health and Fitness Divisions Ahead of Former COO’s Retirement
Apple // October 10, 2025

Apple is reportedly reorganizing some of its divisions as the retirement of former Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams nears. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Ant Group Unveils AI-Powered Healthcare Smartphone App
artificial intelligence // June 26, 2025

China-based Ant Group has reportedly unveiled a new, AI-powered health app for smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Samsung Health Hub Aims to Simplify Doctor-Patient Communication
Healthcare // June 16, 2025

Samsung is reportedly developing a hub for patients to share health data with their doctors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Connected Fitness: Whoop Brings AI-Driven Virtual Coaching Into Wearables Category

February 05, 2024
This year, the connected wearables market will account for more than 504 million units, ranging from smartwatches to fitness trackers to earwear, according to market intelligence firm IDC. Looking to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into a more active role in the category is Whoop, a fitness tracking firm that uses a training watch powered by an AI-driven […]

ŌURA Wants to Be the Wearable of Choice for Consumers

November 06, 2023
Fitness prioritization is on the rise, and consumers are pumping up their standards for fitness trackers. Counting steps and heart rates is no longer the finish line; people now crave...

Failed Payments Hit Health and Fitness Subscription Sector Profit Margins Most

March 14, 2023
Retail has enjoyed some spending bumps over the past few months, and grocers are still seeing business, even as many shoppers trade down. However, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector has had...

Sesame Membership Model Brings ‘Radically Normal Healthcare’ to Millions of US Consumers

November 18, 2021
Online telehealth is growing by leaps as the pandemic drags on, but these services can often feel urgent and impermanent compared to the close in-person relationships patients like to form...

Quick Reads
Voio Raises $8.6 Million to Bring AI to Radiology

November 20, 2025
Healthcare-focused AI lab Voio has emerged from stealth $8.6 million in seed funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

AI Health Startup Function Raises $298 Million

November 20, 2025
Function Health, a startup focused on AI-centered health testing, has raised $298 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Apple Reorganizes Health and Fitness Divisions Ahead of Former COO’s Retirement

October 10, 2025
Apple is reportedly reorganizing some of its divisions as the retirement of former Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams nears. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ant Group Unveils AI-Powered Healthcare Smartphone App

June 26, 2025
China-based Ant Group has reportedly unveiled a new, AI-powered health app for smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...