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13 ways to help prep a child with autism for back-to-school season
The end-of-summer countdown has begun, and while most kids aren’t thrilled with the prospect of going back to school, the transition can be especially tough for those with autism. Three experts share their best tips for making the process smoother—for children of all ages.
The director of The Vaccine Confidence Project separates vaccination fact from fiction
For World Immunization Week, we asked Heidi Larson, Ph.D., to share her thoughts on why there has been an uptick in people forgoing vaccines—and why they’re crucial to eliminating some of the world’s most pervasive diseases.
4 Truths People Living with Psoriasis Want Everyone to Know
We asked people living with psoriasis—including Scandal actress Katie Lowes—to tell us what they wish the world knew about the autoimmune disorder in time for Psoriasis Awareness Month.
From injury to athlete: 3 inspiring stories of surgical recovery
Who says undergoing a surgical procedure has to be discouraging? These patients found the opposite to be true—their experiences only fired up their competitive spirits.
4 amazing men and women at the forefront of HIV work
As the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science kicks off, we’re spotlighting researchers who’ve dedicated their life’s work to tackling the epidemic in groundbreaking ways.
What you need to know about Johnson & Johnson’s 2017 second-quarter earnings
Check out this infographic breakdown of the company’s second-quarter 2017 performance, with key highlights from its consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices businesses.
“I designed my knee replacement": Meet the Johnson & Johnson employee who benefited from his own innovation
For Dan Rumple, a product designer at DePuy Synthes, being active was a way of life—until knee pain made it impossible to even walk. Turns out, it was the very medical device that he’d been working on that would help get him back on his feet.
How Johnson & Johnson is supporting women in STEM around the world
A company leader explains why Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to increasing the number of female students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math—and shares how a new WiSTEM²D Scholars Program can help the company achieve that goal.
Bridge to Employment: 25 years of helping young people excel in school—and life
This Johnson & Johnson program pairs high school kids with local companies and institutes of higher learning to help set them up for success in the work world. We take a look at the inspiring statistics behind that success.
Mitochondrial geneticist Douglas Wallace receives the 2017 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for biomedical research
Each year, Johnson & Johnson recognizes a scientist whose work has the potential to transform human health. We caught up with this year’s winner, who has dedicated his career to studying the powers of mitochondrial DNA.