Anne Wojcicki, CEO of 23 and Me, recently agreed to provide DNA kits to test migrant families that have been separated at the border in the last several weeks, after Congresswoman Jackie Speier approached the company with the idea.
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How To Avoid Norovirus And Other Outbreaks On A Cruise Ship
There was a suspected norovirus outbreak on the Zaandam, a Holland America cruise in Alaska that was bound for Seattle. Take these precautions if you want your cruise to be full of ship but not other things.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, MD: The Doctor Who Plays Right Guard For The Kansas City Chiefs
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the first active NFL player to graduate from medical school and become a physician. He is providing inspiration to patients, fellow players and staff, and his medical colleagues alike.
Add Keystone Virus To The List Of Things You Can Catch From Mosquitoes
This is the first reported infection in humans by the Keystone Virus.
How Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman Is Democratizing Wellness
FORBES sat down with Weight Watchers’ Mindy Grossman at the end of her first year as CEO. From democratizing wellness to giving back, here’s how Grossman is transforming and modernizing the health company for the long-term.
How Howard Schultz Wins The Presidency For $30 Million
Some 42% of voters currently declare themselves independents. Another large share of voters, possibly 30%, are neither diehard Democrats nor diehard Republicans. And two-thirds of millennials say they want a third party.
Researchers Figure Out Why Coffee Is Good For The Heart
A new study illustrates why caffeine may actually be good for the heart.
How Tech As Therapy Can Be Big Business
How a speech therapy app is helping children to overcome speech impediments, and have fun in the process.
Amazon’s Escobar Approach To Local Government Tax Rulings
Much like the late narcos cartel leader Pablo Escobar convinced the Colombian government to change laws to benefit his business, Amazon has taken a similar approach with its local lawmakers. The “Head Tax”, commonly referred to as the Amazon tax called for a legislative expense of $275 per employee.
Trump Administration Resumes Approving Young Doctor Visas
The Trump administration has resumed issuing visas to allow international medical graduates into U.S. residency programs after a delay – and some denials – of allowing these doctors-in-training into the country.
