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5 things we now know about the tropical disease dengue
As global temperatures continue to rise, so too does the incidence of this mosquito-borne virus. For World Neglected Tropical Disease Day, learn the latest about this growing health threat and how Johnson & Johnson is working to combat it.
This home health nurse supporting high-risk moms is empowering her clients to trust their gut and use their voice
“As a nurse we’re taught to question,” says Daneane McLaughlin. “We’re taught to not just take things at surface value. And I was really determined to empower my clients, to have the same passion for knowing that they are not wrong.”
5 things we now know about Crohn’s disease
Over the past few decades, advances in the study and treatment of this inflammatory bowel disease have rapidly accelerated. We spoke to the experts to learn the latest about managing Crohn’s disease—and what other potential breakthroughs are on the horizon.
Quiz: How much do you know about insomnia?
Plenty of things can come between you and a good night’s sleep: stress, anxiety and pain, to name a few. In honor of Better Sleep Month, take this quiz to test your insomnia IQ—and get expert-approved tips on how to up the number of Zzzs you get every night.
“I tell them they can do anything": Meet a mom whose kids are living with a disease that causes blindness
Imagine learning that your children have an uncommon genetic disorder that will likely cause them to lose their vision by their 20s. Here’s how one mother dealt with this shocking diagnosis—and how she’s supporting her kids while scientists look for a cure.
Can these nurses’ inventions revolutionize patient care?
Their innovative ideas hold promise in solving two of healthcare’s most vexing problems: the nursing shortage and wound care. And Johnson & Johnson is helping them make their high-tech dreams a reality.
Why Kenyan nonprofit Jacaranda Health spun out its hospital as a social venture
As a standalone social venture, Jacaranda Maternity was able to break even and now has two busy hospitals and opening a third to help tens of thousands of women across Kenya through their pregnancies.
4 questions about the health impacts of climate change
Johnson & Johnson is launching a new collaboration to support climate resilience in U.S. medical clinics that face floods, fires, heat waves and more. This initiative is just one of the ways the company is working to bolster healthcare in communities that are impacted by climate change. Learn more from the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
What you need to know about Johnson & Johnson’s 2022 first-quarter earnings
Check out this infographic breakdown of the company’s first-quarter 2022 performance, with key highlights from its Pharmaceutical, MedTech and Consumer Health businesses.