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Facebook Acquires Brain Computing Startup CTRL Labs

The New York-based startup is building a wristband that lets people control digital devices with their mind.

What Cybercriminals Steal When They Hack Hospitals, New Study

New research looks at exactly what kind of data hackers are going after when they attack hospitals.

A Full Night’s Sleep…That Elusive Holy Grail

Insomnia (trouble falling and staying asleep) seems to be a condition of later life. What can we do about it? Where can we find help? There are many sleep-aid supplements out there and behavioral techniques that can help. Recently, marijuana has entere…

Where You Live Within A City Determines Your Chances Of Getting The Flu

The cool, crisp start of autumn also heralds the beginning of snotty, miserable flu season. Whether you live in the bustling downtown or in the quieter fringes of your city could change your chances of coming down with the flu.

Once Again, Medical Technology Industry Pushes To Derail The Device Tax

Again, the medical technology industry is pushing for a permanent end to a medical device tax they’ve worked with Congress to shelve for almost five years now.

Report: Medical Technology Sales Soar But R&D Fails To Link Patients

Consulting firm EY’s report on the medical technology industry shows revenue growth of 7% last year to a record $407 billion, but investment in research and development still falls short of what companies give back to their shareholders.

What If We Got Rid Of All Entrepreneurs?

“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” So said a pretender to the throne in Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part 2, inspiring much merriment at attorneys’ expense ever since. For “lawyers” substitute “entrepreneurs” and see where the thought take…

This Week’s Scary Bug—Is EEE Really Coming To Get You?

Reality: These stories of specific threats like EEE may alert about a (usually rare) infection, but distract from the important picture.

Pretzels Are The Google Doodle, How Healthy Are They?

The Google Doodle today commemorates the start of Oktoberfest.

Pretzels Are The Google Doodle, How Healthy Are They?

The Google Doodle today commemorates the start of Oktoberfest.