Fitbits and other wearables may not accurately track heart rates in people of color

An estimated 40 million people in the United States have smartwatches or fitness trackers that can monitor their heartbeats. But some people of color may be at risk of getting inaccurate readings.

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New York Attorney General puts mHealth app developers on notice

After a year-long investigation, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reached settlements with the developers of three popular health apps available online in Apple’s App Store and Google Play after they made misleading claims and implemented irresponsible privacy practices.

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