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This week’s HealthHack Newsletter is packed with technologies that speak directly to the needs of bodies and minds - for all ages.
We explore tools that manage chronic illness before it worsens, devices that reduce hospital risk with non-invasive monitoring, and audio therapy that helps regulate stress - no meditation app required.
Whether you're managing your blood pressure, looking to reduce antibiotic use, or just want your care to reflect your stage of life, this issue delivers real value for people who want to age well - with control, clarity, and dignity.
Let’s explore the tools making that possible.
Poll of the Week 🗳
EDITOR’S CHOICE ✨
No Drill Required
CoMind’s new approach to brain monitoring is as groundbreaking as it is non-invasive. Instead of drilling into the skull, its device uses low-power lasers to assess critical brain stats like blood flow and intracranial pressure.
The implications? Faster, safer treatment in ICUs and neurocritical care - and potentially, a major leap toward personalised brain care. It’s a signal that the future of neurology might be light-based.
Prevention & Precision
Menopause, Mode On
Natural Cycles is taking on perimenopause with its latest app mode, NC° Perimenopause. Pairing biometric wearables with a dedicated algorithm, it helps women pinpoint which stage of the hormonal rollercoaster they’re on. Better insight means better care - and fewer surprises.
From Steps to Scans
As proactive health apps evolve, they're moving beyond step counts. The next generation integrates data from bloodwork, wearables, and imaging to deliver real-time lifestyle optimisation. But the biggest opportunity? Chronic proactive care - supporting people with long-term illness before complications hit.
Chronic Care, Reimagined
Where Hormones Meet Hardware
SheMed is redefining women’s health by focusing on the nuances of hormonal care. Their digital-first platform blends clinical oversight, wellness tracking, and always-on support - especially for those navigating GLP-1 medications and metabolic health. With 60,000+ members already, it’s not just healthcare; it’s care that listens.
Recovery You Can Hear
Audicin is a stress-regulation tool that works while you work. Using psychoacoustic soundscapes that sync with your wearables, it drives your nervous system toward calm - no meditation required. In clinical settings, it’s shown measurable reductions in anxiety, improved heart-rate variability, and better productivity.
VISIONARY VOICES 💬
What if we treated survivors not as exceptions, but as blueprints?
Oncology has long focused on “the median patient.”
But outliers - those who defy odds - may hold the keys to better, faster treatments. A new wave of startups is mining survivor data using AI and cross-disciplinary research. If we understand what goes right in these bodies, we may unlock scalable paths to remission for many more.
Therapeutic Frontiers
Microbiome, Maximized
Exeliom Biosciences is leveraging gut bacteria to modulate immune responses in cancer and inflammation. Their lead candidate, EXL01, activates the NOD2 pathway to boost immunotherapy outcomes. Trials are already underway, and the science signals a new frontier in microbial medicine.
Fighting Drug-Resistant Bacteria
smartbax is developing enzyme activators that make bacteria self-destruct - offering a novel approach to antibiotic resistance. With Germany facing 10,000 AMR deaths annually, this kind of innovation isn’t just a research milestone - it’s a public health necessity.
Well that’s it! 🚀
Whether you're concerned about antibiotic resistance, brain health, hormone shifts, or simply want to maintain your independence longer, this issue proves there’s never been a better time to age with agency.
The HealthHack Newsletter will be back next issue with innovations that make care smarter - and your choices clearer. Stay well, stay curious.
Your HealthHack Team