Background Health and fitness applications (apps) have gained popularity in interventions
to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviours but their efficacy is unclear. This …

Since its earliest days, the field of behavioral medicine has leveraged technology to
increase the reach and effectiveness of its interventions. Here, we highlight key areas of …

Background: Several reviews of mobile health (mHealth) physical activity (PA) interventions
suggest their beneficial effects on behavior change in adolescents and adults. Owing to the …

Background Depression is a serious, disabling mental disorder that severely affects quality
of life. Patients with depression often do not receive adequate treatment. App-based …

Objective To assess the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and
child health (MNCH) in low–and middle–income countries (LMIC). Methods 16 online …

Highlights•Digital mindfulness-based interventions (d-MBIs) offer unique
advantages.•Existing research finds d-MBIs can improve individuals' attention and well …

Background: Smartphone apps are an increasingly popular means for delivering
psychological interventions to patients suffering from a mental disorder. In line with this …

Abstract Background In 2015, Collins and Varmus articulated a vision for precision medicine
emphasizing molecular characterization of illness to identify actionable biomarkers to …

Background Young people (aged 12-25 years) with diverse sexuality, gender, or bodily
characteristics, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex …

Background: The explosion of mobile phones with app capabilities coupled with increased
expectations of the patient-consumers' role in managing their care presents a unique …