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Shutdown’s Latest Victim: Hundreds Of Delayed Life-Saving Medical Devices

The government shutdown is creating a backlog of hundreds of medical device applications awaiting review at the Food and Drug Administration, triggering a cascade of delays for medical technology, The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) s…

The AI Investor View: What Does 2019 Hold For European AI Startups?

What does 2019 hold for the AI field? This was my question to Azeem Azhar, a strategist, investor, product entrepreneur and analyst, with a hugely popular newsletter Exponential View. He is Senior Advisor for AI to the CTO of Accenture, and a Venture P…

Is Intermittent Fasting Really The Healthiest Way To Eat? Not For Everyone

Intermittent fasting has spurned a wellness revolution in terms of how we eat. But is it really a healthy choice for everyone? Contrary to popular belief and current trends, Intermittent Fasting isn’t something that works for everyone

Meet The Tech Company Looking To Reverse Diabetes In 10 Million People

This tech company is using AI-driven software to help 10 million people with Diabetes change their lives, while transforming the NHS.

How Much Time Americans Spend In Front Of Screens Will Terrify You

Home use of screens (television, computer, tablet, phones) is wreaking havoc on our brains, bodies and personal relationships. The average adult consumes 5x more information every day than 50 years ago. Plus, we spend as much as 12 hours a day in front…

Gene-Editing Tests The Boundaries Of Science (And Ethics)

The event was surreal. A Chinese researcher announced on YouTube that he had successfully modified the genes of Lulu and Nana, healthy newborn twins.

Why Healthcare Price ‘Transparency’ Is A Myth, And What Consumers Can Do About It

Healthcare pricing and healthcare payment are separate issues. The road to healthcare price ‘transparency’ will be a marathon, not a sprint.

NYC’s Healthiest Neighborhoods Are Some Of Its Most Expensive

New Yorkers who crave wellness are willing to shell out extra bucks to live near an organic vegan restaurant and a high-end fitness club, experts say. A new report reveals the healthiest neighborhoods in the five boroughs.

Has Abbott’s Acquisitive Miles White Made His Last Big Deal?

Abbott Laboratories CEO Miles White feels no immediate pressure to engineer major mergers and acquisitions, he told analysts Wednesday.

New Liquid Biopsy Test Detects Brain Cancer, But It Doesn’t Use Blood

Standard liquid biopsy tests use blood to detect circulating tumor DNA. This new liquid biopsy for brain cancer uses something different.