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He beat childhood cancer. Now he’s trying to save lives as a cancer researcher
Brad Heidrich’s diagnosis with a deadly cancer at age 13 changed the course of his life—and inspired the person he would become: a Janssen scientist dedicated to working on therapies for blood cancer. For National Cancer Survivor Month, we share his incredible story.
Meet 5 change agents who are helping advance gender balance
One way we can all help improve the trajectory of health for humanity? Bridge the gender gap so more women can shine, innovate and put their mark on the world. Women like these Johnson & Johnson movers and shakers.
Healing Nora: How Johnson & Johnson helped an injured polar bear
For International Polar Bear Day, we’re sharing the heartwarming story of a plucky and beloved bear who benefited from a company donation of medical supplies for a challenging surgery.
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.
Want to keep your heart healthy? Listen to what this cardiothoracic surgeon has to say
It’s one hard-working organ, pumping 1.5 gallons of blood every minute and beating around 100,000 times a day. In honor of Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, we sat down with a ticker expert to learn about things most people may not know about their hearts—and advances that could change cardiac care.
“I have more than 700 patents": Meet Johnson & Johnson’s most prolific inventor
Frederick Shelton has spent 21 years engineering cutting-edge innovations to help propel medicine forward. On what would have been Thomas Edison’s 172nd birthday, this latter-day great American inventor shares the life-changing medical devices he’s most proud of designing.
New Year, new vision: Meet a man who spends his days keeping counterfeiters at bay
From contact lenses to cancer treatments, Johnson & Johnson has a robust portfolio of healthcare products—and Rich Kaeser is tasked with ensuring the safety and quality of all of the company’s brands.
Sutures: The iconic Johnson & Johnson invention that revolutionized medicine
To commemorate the month that the company first listed sutures in its 1887 inventory book, we’re unspooling fun facts about the ubiquitous medical innovation.
Johnson & Johnson named a 2019 Fortune World’s Most Admired Company
The company has been honored with a spot on the prestigious list for the 17th year in a row for its innovative spirit and commitment to social responsibility, among other respected attributes.
133 years of innovative Credo-driven decisions that have made Johnson & Johnson the healthcare leader it is today
To help mark 75 years since the company went public, we’re retracing some of the pivotal acquisitions, inventions and decisions that have guided the company for more than a century.