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Consumer Genetic Testing Will Change Your Life. In Fact, It Probably Already Has.

Even if you have not had consumer genetic testing, it is most likely that one of your relatives has, and that your DNA is in a public database. Companies are emerging with innovative tools for consumers to understand, use, and track their genetic data.

The Media Has It All Wrong: John McCain Is Not ‘Giving Up’

Arizona Senator John McCain, 81, has discontinued treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since news broke, the cable TV narrative has consistently held that “a war hero is giving up the fight.” Nothing could be further from the truth.

If You’re Worried About The New Alcohol Study, Here’s Some Perspective

A new study suggests that any level of drinking confers risk. But there’s more to the story.

Bitcoin Aside, Can Blockchain Boost Enterprise IoT Adoption And Speed Up ROI?

Despite some amazing industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT) projects amidst a fair deal of hype in recent years, could combining enterprise IoT and Blockchain technologies present a massive opportunity with compelling possibilities? Some industry experts …

Antitrust Battle Next For Cigna After Shareholders Approve Express Scripts Deal

Antitrust battle is next for Cigna after its shareholders Friday approved of its merger with Express Scripts.

Where Medication Therapy Management/Telehealth Services Deliver Value

A reasonable question regarding use of healthcare technologies, from medication therapy management/telehealth services to prescription drugs, is whether the healthcare system is gettingvalue for money.In many instances such technologies are cost-effect…

AI And Radar: The Future Of Noninvasive Blood Sugar Monitoring?

Based on the results of a recent study, researchers at the University of Waterloo used AI and radar technology to measure and detect changes in blood glucose without the need for painful finger pricks.

Study Shows How Vaccine Discourse Is Twisted By Russian Twitter Trolls

The Internet Research Agency, the Russian group indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this year for charges related to meddling in the 2016 elections, has also spread misinformation about vaccines on Twitter, new research reveals.

The Brains Of Procrastinators Look Different (But This Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Change)

Doers and procrastinators have some key brain differences. But that’s not license to dawdle.

Lawyers For Texas Counties In Opioid Cases May Not Have Valid Contracts

Some lawyers and Texas counties who have teamed to sue the opioid industry have not received the required approval from a state official.