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New Year, new vision: Meet a man tasked with investing in what could be the world’s next great medical discoveries

Johnson & Johnson aspires to change the trajectory of health for humanity. And Tom Heyman helps make that lofty goal a reality through his work as the head of Johnson & Johnson’s venture capital division, which invests in dozens of companies each year. He shares what’s on his radar for 2019.

Do heart disease, diabetes, or prostate cancer run in your family tree? Experts share how you can help reduce your risk

Your DNA doesn’t have to determine your medical future if you consider taking some steps to help lower your chances of developing these conditions, which tend to have genetic ties.

Acuvue Oasys® with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ contact lenses named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2018

This first-of-its-kind innovation has a dynamic photochromic filter that responds to changing light conditions.

How Johnson & Johnson is pioneering in the fight against the world’s #1 cancer killer

The doctor overseeing the company’s new Lung Cancer Initiative reveals why it’s uniquely qualified to work on thwarting the disease—and why he’s uniquely qualified to oversee its efforts.

Helping kids see clearly: Johnson & Johnson Vision teams up with the Singapore Eye Research Institute to launch a new myopia initiative

Nearsightedness has become an epidemic, but a new three-year partnership among global leaders in myopia research and innovation is poised to help children have a brighter future.

Wellness 360: 9 innovative Johnson & Johnson employee benefits for mind, body, and budget

Most people get health insurance on the job, but what about resilience training, emergency backup care for loved ones and financial coaching? These are just a few of the unique programs the company is proud to offer.

What really happens to your patient data? A chief medical officer explains

With health insurance enrollment season in full swing, you may be researching which plan to get—and signing those data disclosure forms. But have you ever wondered how some of that info is used once you sign on the dotted line?

“I’m a woman who’s had open heart surgery—and it inspired a new purpose in my life”

She was supposed to have a simple procedure to fix a small hole in her heart—then learned it was actually the size of an egg and required heart surgery. For American Heart Month, Cat Oyler, Vice President of Global Public Health, Johnson & Johnson, shares her story of recovery—and why she doesn’t want to be called a survivor.

“I have autism—and it’s a big reason why I’m successful.”

For National Autism Awareness Month, Angela Andrews, a data manager at Janssen, shares her personal journey living and thriving with autism—and advocating for others just like her.

4 fascinating things scientists know about the billions of bacteria in your mouth

There’s a lot of hype about the secrets of the microbiome, but did you know there’s a whole universe of good and bad bacteria that only inhabit your mouth? For National Dental Hygiene Month, we spoke to researchers who are investigating how this small ecosystem can have a big impact on your overall health.