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15 Smart Ways Machine Learning Helps Businesses And Entrepreneurs

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence can free up valuable time for any entrepreneur. Explore these exciting ways to leverage ML technology for your business.

House Speaker Pelosi Seizes An Opening On Prescription Drug Prices

Under Pelosi’s plan there would be direct negotiations between Medicare – as a collective unit representing all beneficiaries – and drug manufacturers. Here, Medicare would negotiate prices of 250 costly medicines.

18 Years On: 9/11 Illnesses Devastating First Responders [Infographic]

In the 18 years since 9/11, 241 NYPD officers have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses. That’s 10 times the number killed in the attacks.

Napping: Is It Really Linked To Fewer Heart Problems?

A Swiss study showed that those who napped one to two times a week had a 48% lower likelihood of developing cardiovascular problems.

Feds Warn More CBD Companies Over Health Claims

The Federal Trade Commission wants CBD companies to reply within 15 days.

Drug Prices Keep Rising Amid Political Pressure, But Not As Fast

Prices for the majority of drugs in the U. S. have started to rise more slowly, likely a result of public and political pressure.

Mayo Clinic, Google Partner On Digital Health Analytics

The Mayo Clinic and Google are partnering to accelerate the delivery of healthcare “through digital technologies” as part of a 10-year deal.

This Startup Raised $15 Million To Reduce Errors In Quantum Computing

Q-CTRL, an Australian-based quantum computing software company that applies principles of control engineering to quantum hardware, announced Tuesday that it had raised a $15 million series A funding round led by Square Peg Capital.

New Book Proves That The U.S. Can Have Better Healthcare At One Quarter The Price

Singapore’s healthcare spending is 4.2% of GDP. The U.S. spends 18%. But, Singapore provides better service, better outcomes, and universal coverage.

Why Do Post-Marketing Drug Studies Required By The FDA Take So Long?

These type of delays reflect badly on both the FDA and drug companies, the former because it seems that the agency is not doing its job and the latter because it appears that companies are intentionally shirking their responsibilities to avoid finding …