Category: Forbes

LSE’s ‘Companies To Inspire Africa 2019’ Report Shows 46% CAGR Revenue

The latest annual edition the London Stock Exchange’s ‘Companies to Inspire Africa’ report has been launched. Spanning over 350 companies from 32 countries across the continent, it identifies some most dynamic growth businesses in Africa and reveals an…

Nature Or Nurture? Genetics Matter More For Understanding Disease

Nature or nurture? Now experts make clear that genes count more than environment, an extensive new study shows and challenges fundamental understanding that genetics and environment equally contribute to illness which has been taught in medical school…

Apple Has Just Ushered In The Era Of Digital Health

From consumer engagement to insurance reimbursement, Apple may have just unleashed the flood gates for health technology.

Four Top Stock Picks For 2019: AbbVie, IBM, McCormick And Starbucks

We asked the industry’s top newsletter advisors for their stock picks. Four stocks – AbbVie, IBM, McCormick and; Co. and Starbucks – are among 100+ in the MoneyShow.com 2019 Top Picks Report available for free download.

Data Pirates: Patients And Scientist Battle To Liberate Genetic Testing Results

A small band of patients and a scientist tried to free their existing genetic testing data for cancer research. It was harder than they expected.

Walgreens Partnership Strategy Won’t End With Microsoft

Walgreens and Microsoft “will reach out to other players in the space to create a true ecosystem,” Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina says.

Injecting Semen Into Your Arm Does Not Treat Back Pain, Case Shows

As reported by the Irish Medical Journal, this 33 year old man regularly injected his own semen into his arm. Don’t do this.

What Does “Dead” Mean? The Debate Continues Some 50 Years After Harvard Defined Death.

Though Harvard’s concept of brain death has guided clinical practice for 50 years, the vigorous debate about its legitimacy has never ceased.

Do You Really Want Your Insurer Buying You An Apple Watch?

Apple is currently in talks with private Medicare plan providers to come up with ways to subsidize their watches and get them onto the wrists of senior citizens. But who is looking out for their privacy and will this set a bad precedent for data sharing?

How Female Founders Are Fighting The Gender Bias In Advertising And Media

The MTA has rejected Dame Products’ ad campaign on the basis of sexual content, even after accusation of gender bias when evaluation advertisers. CES also revoked the award granted to a toy for women. Female founders face challenges to advertise produc…