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More than 250,000 people in the US die yearly because of medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death. » Read More
By: Rick Morgan
The "Right to Try" bill would loosen experimental drug rules. President Trump and the Koch brothers support it. Many critics are concerned. » Read More |
By: Sheryl Kraft, special to CNBC.com
Experts look at the mental state of mass shooters like Nikolas Cruz who murdered 17 people at a Parkland, Florida, high school Wednesday. » Read More |
By: Josephine Bila
Mental health experts warn that YouTube is a growing source of anxiety and inappropriate sexual behavior among kids under the age of 13. » Read More |
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Latest advances in VR technology are being used to rewire athletes for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and give them a competitive edge.
Nebula Genomics is a new idea from Harvard genetics pioneer George Church to use blockchain and digital currency to monetize DNA.
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Scientists have developed an antibody that neutralizes a hormone that regulates appetite, offering new hope for obesity.
Veterans, many of whom struggle with chronic pain, are fighting for federal marijuana laws to change in order to fight the opioid crisis.
For 2018 Super Bowl, the NFL will add additional doctors on site to monitor for concussions.
Alopecia is a hair-loss problem that affects about 65 percent of cancer patients worldwide.
Many high schools are stocking up on the lifesaving drug Narcan to deal with what is now the deadliest drug overdose crisis in US history.
Biotech firms are exploring new techniques to develop a universal flu vaccine. The lack of federal funding is making this difficult.
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President Trump's tweets about North Korea and nuclear war have led to a surge in online sales of radiation pills. Do they work?
Scientists are trying to develop flu shots that are more effective than the ones on the market today.
As a government shutdown becomes reality, national health agencies such as the FDA, CDC and NIH face major setbacks.
Medical breakthroughs in 2018 range from new devices for sleep apnea to gene therapy for blindness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Patients battling cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and infection may soon benefit from a new class of peptide drugs.
Medical experts in the US are bracing for one of the worst flu seasons in history as the main strain H3N2 spreads nationwide.
Many mental health experts argue that tech is addictive and hurting our youth. Two major Apple shareholders are doing something about it.
Hearing loss afflicts tens of millions, but traditional hearing devices are limited. Medical start-ups are chasing drug breakthroughs.
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Health Care
The Lief Therapeutics stress tracker might be good if you need data to improve your habits, but most of us should just remember to breathe deeply.
A new study using lab-engineered microtumors allowed doctors to better predict if a drug treatment will work.
Shkreli will be sentenced March 9 on for three crimes related to hedge funds he ran, and a drug company he founded.
Equipment and Services
Experts look at the mental state of mass shooters like Nikolas Cruz who murdered 17 people in Parkland, Florida
Latest advances in VR technology are being used to rewire athletes for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
The federal government approved a device that will allow the first domestic production of a medical imaging isotope in 25 years.
Hospitals
A new study using lab-engineered microtumors allowed doctors to better predict if a drug treatment will work.
More than 250,000 people in the US die yearly because of medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death.
Immelt has joined the board of directors of Radiology Partners, about two weeks after becoming Athenahealth chairman.
Health Care IT
Prosecutors said Dr. Salomon Melgen was the nation's highest-paid Medicare provider for five straight years.
Regulators are seeking to step up enforcement of laws that protect nursing homes residents, the New York Times reports.
Generally you get six months to enroll in a Medigap policy with no questions asked. After that, look out.
Biotech and Pharma
A new study using lab-engineered microtumors allowed doctors to better predict if a drug treatment will work.
Shkreli will be sentenced March 9 on for three crimes related to hedge funds he ran, and a drug company he founded.
Novo Nordisk presented the first successful data from a large final-stage study of a pill it hopes will transform the diabetes market.
Tech
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S9, here's a first look at the new flagship Android smartphone.
The Nokia 8110 will be available from May and cost 79 euros ($97).
CNBC reviews the 2017 Lexus RX 350 F Sport.
