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“I am a triathlete with Crohn’s disease": Meet a man who’s been living and thriving with inflammatory bowel disease for half his life
Tackling a triathlon isn’t for the faint of heart. But Mark van Ooij, an Associate Scientific Director for Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., is doing just that—and he’s taking what he’s learned from his disease to propel him forward.
“I’ve been living with advanced prostate cancer for almost 20 years": One man shares his treatment journey
Have you been putting off getting your prostate checked? Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to tackle this important medical to-do. Just ask Ron Scolamiero, who was surprised by a prostate cancer diagnosis at 54. He shares his story of resilience.
What should you do if you think your child has a concussion?
A serious tumble can make any parent panic. Edwin Kuffner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., shares his expert advice for how to handle a potential concussion.
7 questions for Alex Gorsky about Johnson & Johnson’s groundbreaking work in South Africa
Preventative HIV innovations. Better access to oncology care. A mobile messaging service for moms. These are just a few of the initiatives underway—and Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky sits down for an exclusive interview about all of them.
The future really is bionic: 4 surgical procedures you won’t believe are possible
From a magnetic device that can combat chronic acid reflux to a tiny, tree-like tool that can help treat brain aneurysms, these four amazing innovations are poised to help change the future of medicine.
This is what it’s like to get LASIK: Eye surgeons walk you through the procedure
Curious about the ins and outs of undergoing the vision correction procedure? We went straight to the source—doctors who are experts on the surgery—to explain what you can expect before, during and after LASIK.
Meet a Johnson & Johnson researcher poised to crack the HIV vaccine code
In the lead-up to the recent International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in the Netherlands, we sat down with Hanneke Schuitemaker, who’s hard at work on the holy grail of HIV research: a preventive treatment.
Safety first: 12 outside-the-box first aid kits made by Johnson & Johnson
The company invented the first commercial first aid kit 130 years ago—and then proceeded to roll out innovative spinoffs designed to help treat everything from war wounds to snake bites.
Yes, you can fit exercise into a packed vacation—here’s how
Just because you’re taking off on vacation doesn’t mean you also have to take a hiatus from working out. The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® App can help you stay on track with your fitness goals—no matter where you roam.
What’s really the best way to treat a sunburn?
With the summer season in full swing, we asked Edwin Kuffner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., to share his expert advice for soothing red skin—and, better yet, keeping it protected from burns.