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An expert explains the latest good—yes, good!—news about lung cancer
A new report from the American Cancer Society sheds light on declining death rates from cancer—especially lung cancer. We asked an expert on the disease to break down the data, and share what’s to come in better detecting and preventing it.
What you need to know about the coronavirus—and a potential preventive vaccine
The coronavirus has made headlines as it has spread from China to other parts of the world. To help stop the global outbreak in its tracks, Johnson & Johnson is already hard at work on a potential preventive vaccine.
Alzheimer’s disease: Why one company refuses to give up the search for a cure
It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, with no existing cure. But these researchers are committed to finding better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the debilitating disease, using everything from innovative biomarker tracking to a potential vaccine for early stage patients.
Cracking the genetic code: Why gene sequencing may hold the key to intercepting diseases before they start
Cancer. Alzheimer’s. Even suicide risk. The clues to preventing these and other conditions could be found in our DNA—and these scientists are at the forefront of promising new genetic data research to uncover them.
I have a vision for helping advance healthcare: Meet 6 leaders working on inspiring innovations in 2020
From robotics solutions for orthopedic surgery to the potential to bring new hope to patients living with multiple myeloma through CAR-T, these are just some of the cutting-edge projects that these visionaries think could potentially help propel healthcare forward around the globe.
Have IBD? Read about the next frontier in disease research that taps into the microbiome
There are trillions of microorganisms living in your gut—and they might just be the key to helping treat diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Meet a researcher who spends her days exploring this microscopic world.
Dreading winter? Check out these 3 simple ways to help keep your kids healthy this season
As temperatures start to dip, a pediatrician shares her best advice for helping support children’s immune systems.
3 innovative ways researchers are rethinking how we combat the flu
From a promising alternative for the flu shot to hope for a “universal” vaccine, we take a look at how scientists at Johnson & Johnson are exploring novel ideas for preventing and treating the flu.
The facts about weight-loss surgery: Medical experts debunk 6 common myths
If getting healthy is one of your resolutions—and you’ve wondered about bariatric surgery—here are answers to some common questions, including what BMI you really need to have to qualify for the procedure and whether you can expect to gain any weight back.
Having joint surgery? A veteran orthopedic nurse shares her best advice for patients
From finding the right specialist to what to expect from post-op PT, we asked an insider for her top tips on what to do—and not to do—before and after your procedure.