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🕷️ Spider-Inspired Surgery, Exoskeletons, and Female Care - This Week in Health
Healthier horizons, one innovation at a time
HealthHack
June 13, 2025
Hi there đź‘‹
This week, we’re walking and travelling our way toward better health.
From next-gen robotics helping stroke survivors take steps again, to AI projects that connect environmental and human health, the HealthHack Newsletter is all about connection - between systems, sectors, and people. Whether you're curious about AI's role in cancer care or how a spider might help mend an aorta, this edition brings you future-facing tech with immediate impact.
Let’s get into it.
EDITOR’S CHOICE ✨
A self-balancing exoskeleton for home + work
French robotics company Wandercraft is redefining mobility with a self-balancing exoskeleton that mimics human walking. Originally used in hospitals for rehabilitation, this tech is now headed to homes - and even workplaces.
Why should you care? Because restoring movement to people with spinal injuries or neuromuscular conditions isn’t just about mobility, it’s about reclaiming independence and improving quality of life. The next step in neurorehabilitation may just walk beside us.
Prevention & Precision
Diagnostics are getting more intuitive, whether they’re for your arteries or your pets.
 Spider-Silk for Arteries?Inspired by the elasticity of spider silk, Aortyx has created a patch to repair torn aortas with minimal invasion. This bio-inspired tech could mean fewer open surgeries and faster recovery for patients facing serious cardiovascular issues. 🔗 Read more |  Your Pet’s Gut FeelingInnovative Pet Lab brings precision diagnostics home - for your furry friends. With tests like the Gut Check and Stress Test, pet parents can spot issues before symptoms show. Their new funding round will help them near their goal of happier, healthier pets - and less guesswork for everyone involved. |
VISIONARY VOICES đź’¬
Jet Lag, Meet HealthHack
What does travel have to do with health? More than you think.
Studies show travel can reduce stress, enhance creativity, and even support cardiovascular health. That’s why we’re spotlighting the FutureTravel Pitch Competition 2025 - the annual competition for companies involved in the travel sector. The winner of which will be announced at the FutureTravel Summit on October 30th.
This isn’t not just a call for companies, it’s a nudge to remember that seeing the world might just be good for your well-being.
AI in Action
AI isn’t just crunching numbers - it’s connecting dots across diseases, disciplines, and even species.
 One AI to Rule Them AllThe ONEHEALTH initiative is taking a cross-border approach to public health by linking human, animal, and environmental data. Think of it as planetary health powered by machine learning. For you, this means smarter disease prevention strategies, better food safety, and a shot at health equity through collaborative innovation. 🔗 Read more |  Smarter Screening, Smarter RecoveryPerci Health is making virtual cancer care more personal. Its AI-driven platform connects patients to tailored treatments, support services, and health insights - without leaving home. For survivors navigating life after diagnosis, it’s about getting the right help at the right time. 🔗 Read more |
Would you use a robotic exoskeleton to walk again after a major injury? |
Chronic Care, Reimagined
When healthcare actually fits your biology, everything changes.
Built for Women, Finally
Aneira Health is tossing out the “one-size-fits-all” approach. With AI-powered diagnostics and personalized care for conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, this platform aims to close the gender gap in medicine. For women navigating years of misdiagnosis or dismissals, it’s not just about care - it’s about being seen.
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Well that’s it! 🚀
This week’s newsletter shows how mobility, AI, and personalization are reshaping the health experience - whether you're a cancer patient, a pet owner, or just someone who loves to walk. Stay tuned for more innovations making care smarter, faster, and more human.
Until then, stay curious, stay inspired, and stay healthy,
Your HealthHack Team