{
  "id": 7838317,
  "title": "Apple’s Health App Hits Developer Beta. I Got the Inside Scoop From Apple’s VP of Health and Fitness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/apples-health-app-hits-developer-beta-i-got-the-inside-scoop-from",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:17:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/health/apple-health-app-hits-developer-beta-inside-scoop-apple-vp-health/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's redesigned Health app made its debut in a developer beta alongside iOS 27.2. Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple's VP of Health and Fitness, unveiled the app's new features at the \"Surprise and Shine\" event, including a Longevity tab with a Health Age assessment, movement assessments, and a blood panel ordering feature. The Health app has evolved significantly since its launch in 2014, transforming from a simple data-tracking spreadsheet into a more personalized, intelligent hub powered by Apple's machine learning and AI. Desai emphasized that the Health app's new features were designed to help users understand their health in a more holistic way, leveraging Apple's expertise in health and fitness. One notable feature is the Health Age assessment, which uses various health metrics such as VO2 max, resting heart rate, sleep, and heart rate variability to provide a biological age that reflects how the body is aging on a cellular level. The app also includes personalized summaries, recommendations, and the ability to order a blood panel from Quest Diagnostics. Desai highlighted that the Health Age assessment is more of a fun way to look at health habits, but it still provides valuable insights and suggestions for healthier habits. The new assessments under the Longevity tab will be presented through seven tabs, covering areas such as heart health, sleep, mental wellbeing, movement health, metabolic health, hearing, and nutrition. Desai noted that Apple's Health app stands out from competitors due to its unique perspectives, experiences, and the science behind its work.",
  "summary": "From readiness, longevity and AI insights to blood tests and movement assessments, we covered everything about the Health app’s redesign.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}