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Why Apple Watch 5’s Rumored Sleep Tracking Might Not Work Very Well

“Tracker position matters,” says Kisch.

Purdue Calls Massachusetts Opioid Suit ‘Oversimplified Scapegoating,’ Seeks Dismissal

Purdue Pharma is asking a Massachusetts court to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against it, calling sensational allegations of wrongdoing by company executives and members of the founding Sackler family “oversimplified scapegoating based on a distorted ac…

Walgreens Tells Cancer Patients It’s Time To ‘Feel More Like You’ With New Launch

Walgreens rolled out first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. targeting oncology patients, survivors and caregivers who have undergone physical changes associated with cancer. At no cost, 3,000 stores will combine front of store (beauty) with back of stor…

Scientists Create Tiny Models Of Kidney Disease From Cells Found In Urine

Researchers have created a tiny model of an important part of the kidney from cells extracted from urine. They hope this will lead to new opportunities for personalized medicine approaches for kidney diseases.

Where Can You Learn How To Be A Product-Centric, Revenue Driving CIO?

The Forbes CIO Summit at the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay. The theme this year is the Digital CIO Takes Charge. We will hear from many leaders who are shaping the technology landscape including CEOs, A-list venture capitalists, and, of course, many of…

Student-Designed Cervical Models Are Helping With Cervical Cancer Training In Malawi

Instead of conventional meat-based models, students from the Malawi Polytechnic and Rice University have designed gel-based models of the cervix that are substantially cheaper, more portable, and frankly more palatable.

Prescription Drug Pricing Hearing: Is The Senate Probing In The Wrong Place?

Last week a Senate hearing was held on prescription drug prices. To be constructive the Senate should not only probe the pricing of prescription drugs by pharmaceutical manufacturers, it should also investigate the billing and pricing practices of hosp…

Walgreens Braces For Amazon’s Beauty Care Play

Amazon’s plan to open grocery stores with beauty and personal care products comes as Walgreens Boots Alliance steps up its e-commerce in food and beauty.

A Doping Scandal In Bridge? The World’s Top Player Fails Drug Test

The World Bridge Federation (WBF) has announced that it is suspending Geir Helgemo after he tested positive for testosterone and clomiphene.

Poll: Two-Thirds Of Texans Support Medicaid Expansion

Nearly two-thirds of Texas adults support Medicaid expansion, a new statewide poll from the Episcopal Health Foundation shows.