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A vaccine for E. coli? Meet a researcher hot on the trail
A particular strain of the bacteria can be deadly for those over the age of 60—and it’s not the kind that causes food poisoning. But this Janssen researcher is committed to finding a preventive treatment.
From Aha! moment to FDA approval: The fascinating story behind a new treatment for bladder cancer
For National Cancer Prevention Month, we retrace the 22-year journey it took to bring a potentially life-changing treatment for an aggressive form of bladder cancer to patients who may benefit most.
“I had four strokes and two brain surgeries—and survived”
Lisa Deck was just 21 when she had her first stroke. She would go on to have three more, as well as face a rare diagnosis of moyamoya disease. For World Stroke Day, we’re sharing her incredible story of survival and living with a chronic illness.
These 6 university researchers are ready to change the world with their inventions
They’re the winners of the second annual Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award, thanks to such amazing innovations as tattoos that can monitor changes in your metabolism. Meet them and their groundbreaking work.
Contact lenses that darken when exposed to light? Check out the new Acuvue® Oasys with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™
The innovative contact lenses change from clear to dark in less than a minute, helping your eyes adjust to fluctuating light conditions, while also blocking out harmful UV rays. A scientist explains how it all works.
Lung cancer: What you need to know about your risk factor—even if you’ve never smoked
Some 20% of people diagnosed with the disease haven’t touched a cigarette. For Healthy Lung Month, scientists who’ve dedicated their research to defeating lung cancer discuss why early detection is so key—and what you can do to protect yourself.
It’s a family affair: “My mom and I both had bariatric surgery because our health was at risk”
Talk about strength in numbers. After struggling with obesity and a family history of health issues, Sonya Fox and her college-aged daughter, Rebecca Moore, jointly made the decision to take control of their futures with the weight-loss procedure.
New Year, new vision: Meet a woman determined to find a cure for Type 2 diabetes
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have type 2 diabetes. And Chiara Magnone has her sights set on changing what it means to live with the condition, as well as how common complications like chronic kidney disease are treated.
New Year, new vision: Meet a scientist who spends his days studying the microscopic world of the microbiome
Trillions of beneficial bacteria live in and all around us. What if we could use them to our advantage, to do everything from prevent diabetes to reduce inflammation? Dirk Gevers, Ph.D., Global Head of the Janssen Human Microbiome Institute, shares how his team is already well on that research path.
Need help sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Your boss could be your best ally
Talk about team spirit. These three Johnson & Johnson managers got their employees to put their health first, including one director who convinced his staff to train for a 9K swimrun.