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Slam Dunk: How women at Johnson & Johnson pioneered company basketball
With college basketball tournaments in full swing, we’re passing on company hoops history that dates back more than a century.
Contact lenses that darken when exposed to light? Check out the new Acuvue® Oasys with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™
The innovative contact lenses change from clear to dark in less than a minute, helping your eyes adjust to fluctuating light conditions, while also blocking out harmful UV rays. A scientist explains how it all works.
5 things to know about the 2018 Janssen U.S. Transparency Report
The company just released its third annual report and leaders from across Janssen share some top takeaways, including a new initiative to include the list price and potential out-of-pocket costs for its most frequently prescribed medicine.
“We weren’t supposed to get tuberculosis": Meet two surprising survivors who could be you
A 20-something photographer. A famous TV personality. They share one thing in common that you’d never expect—both have triumphed over tuberculosis. For World TB Day, we share their inspiring stories.
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.
Lights, camera, action! Fun stories of when Hollywood played a starring role in Johnson & Johnson’s history
In time for awards show season, we roll out our own red carpet to reveal which old-school stars and starlets of the silver screen had connections to the company.
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.