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Personalized Health Data, Tailored Medicine, And The End Of Illness

Dr. David Agus, one of Steve Jobs's oncologists and a medical researcher at USC, argues in his new book "The End Of Illness" that the key to a radical reduction in illness is to systematically prevent the unhealthy lifestyles that allow diseases to thrive, and to tailor medical treatment to each individual.READ»

7 Recent Discoveries That Could Revolutionize Medicine

Since scientists released a rough draft of the human genome to the public in 2000, the impact of science and technology on medicine has been more salient than ever.READ»

Big Pharma Giving Away Drug Patents To Help Cure Tropical Disease

By offering up their drugs for free to developing countries, drug companies hope to make inroads into new markets, and prevent a few diseases along the way.READ»

Bad Medicine: The Health-Care Industry Is Failing At Corporate Social Responsibility

Almost every other industry has figured out a way to give back while still making a profit. But health-care providers, insurance companies, and big pharma still are trying to squeeze every last dollar out of patients, with bad results.READ»

Cut The Carbs, Save Your Conference

Are you keeping your audience focused or putting them into a food-induced coma? A plea from the conference-goers of the world to event planners: Please, hold the carbs. READ»

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Bluetooth 4.0: Innovations Take Tech Far Beyond Hands-Free Douchery

Bluetooth 4.0 is helping distinguish the iPhone 4S from existing peer devices because it's the first smartphone to have it.READ»

What Every Employer Should Be Doing To Lower Health Care Costs

A scary new study shows that health care premiums are skyrocketing, but as new provisions of health care reform come into effect, companies can do a lot to make their employees healthier for less money.READ»

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Foldit Gamers Solve Science Riddles In Quest To Cure Disease

By tapping the collective power of human problem solving, this online gaming platform isn't just fun, it's making real steps in the fight against disease. The latest: An AIDS breakthrough.READ»

The Exhaustive Guide To Breaking Exhausting Sleep Cycles

If you're stressed out, can't sleep, and find that you're constantly tired at work, it's time to refresh your sleep cycle. Here are the latest tips for putting your workaday worries to rest and getting a good night's Zzzz's. READ»

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Global E-Health Forum

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