On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google announced that it is upgrading the heart health monitoring features of Fitbit, making it easier for medical professionals to access and analyze user data. What Happened: In a blog post, Google said that it is improving the capabilities of Fitbit’s heart-rate sensors. These sensors, which have FDA clearance, passively detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a potentially serious medical condition. “Previously, it was up to you to export and share your Afib data separately with healthcare providers. Now, with your consent, hea…
