AthenaHealth scoops up Epocrates to bring a mobile toolset to doctors

Epocrates Inc., a medical applications company based in Silicon Valley, is being scooped up by AthenaHealth for $293 million.

Atlanta-based WebMD to lay off 14% of its workforce

Atlanta-based WebMD, the primary source of medical information on the Web, will cut 250 jobs in the coming month as part of an ongoing effort to save $45 million per year.

SecondMarket’s investors set their sights on health tech

SecondMarket has teamed up with digital health accelerator Startup Health for the month of December to encourage its network of accredited investors to fund health tech startups.

QuantiaMD lands $12M for its doctors-only social network

QuantiaMD, the website and mobile app for doctors to brainstorm and collaborate on tricky cases, has raised $12 million in venture capital funding.

L.A.-based FitKit launches its personalized nutrition website (exclusive)

Launching today, FitKit prompts you to take a free lifestyle assessment quiz, and then doles out personalized guidance from nutritionists.

This mobile solution can make you look taller and feel more attractive

If you’re slouching in your office chair, sit up straight! Medical experts say improving your posture not only prevents back pain, but can provide an added boost to your confidence and physical attractiveness.

LumoBack, a mobile solution for perfect posture, …