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Curing Alzheimer’s Unites In One Of The Most Divisive Times In American History

Momentum is certainly building around the issue of Alzheimer’s on Capitol Hill as the actions of lawmakers show their acknowledgment that finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease must be accelerated or we may find ourselves with a massive health and econ…

A Big Investor Opposes Rite Aid’s Albertsons Deal Amid Flat Pharmacy Growth

Rite Aid reported flat first quarter sales on the same day investor Highfields Capital opposed the drugstore chain’s merger with grocer Albertsons.

Health Care Costs Could Be Shrunk By Curbing Hospital Consolidation/Out-Of-Network Fees, Senate Told

The costs of these hospital mergers are enormous. Less competitive markets have both higher prices and lower quality,” Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr. Ashish Jha told the Senate Health Committee.

Individuality In Healthcare, Part 3 — More Insights, Better Experience Across The Continuum Of Care

Individuality is changing the ways we deliver healthcare. Significant advancements in technology and creativity in solving for the unique need of the individual is during this advancement into change that leads to evolution and better outcomes.

Why The Woman Behind Controversial Drug Addyi Won’t Stop Fighting For Women

Controversial “female Viagra” drug Addyi is relaunching. Cindy Eckert, the woman who developed the drug, shares why she hasn’t stopped fighting for women.

ASMR Could Have Health Benefits Beyond The Brain Tingles, Study Suggests

ASMR is a brain tingling phenomenon with millions of online seekers, and new research shows that it may provide health benefits well beyond the pleasant sensations.

Oklahoma Voters Legalize Marijuana For Medical Use

Oklahoma voters approved a ballot measure making the state the 30th in the U.S. to legalize medical cannabis.

China and Israel Are Ready to Battle: Who Leads the Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence Market?

In October 2017, China’s State Council laid out a plan to develop a domestic artificial intelligence (AI) industry worth $150 billion by 2030, with the aim of becoming a global leader in AI technologies. President Xi Jinping called upon Chinese compani…

This Perilous Path, And How Trump Might Declare Victory

Three forces are converging in an unfortunate way. Ironically, that might lead to President Trump claiming victory, or at least progress, in his efforts to reduce the U.S. trade deficit. He might even start doing it soon, since we are leading up to mid…

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Employee AI Ethics Are Best Hope For Humanity

Employees at major tech firms are calling out employers for AI blunders but are there enough of them? Where is AI going and how