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5 days ago

Three innovations pushing the medical field forward

Innovation in medical technology is crucial for long-term economic prosperity.
fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

Rise of a lifestyle drug: weight loss jabs will force more than just food brands to pivot

The emergence of GLP-1 medications, originally popular in the US, is now a global phenomenon, projected to grow to 31.5 million users by 2035.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The quest to create gene-edited babies gets a reboot

The 2018 revelation of the world's first gene-edited babies by He Jiankui raised ethical alarms, leading to his imprisonment for violating medical regulations. Mainstream scientific organizations now encourage careful basic research into gene editing and human reproduction, stressing that creating genetically modified children should remain off limits. However, interest from venture capitalists and entrepreneurs eager to address falling birth rates is reigniting discussions around gene editing, despite the ethical concerns and the unknown risks of the technology.
Venture
London politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Bryan Johnson is hiring a CEO for his company, Blueprint, so he can focus on living forever: 'I don't need the money'

Bryan Johnson is stepping back from Blueprint to concentrate on advancing his 'Don't Die' ideology for human survival.
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

'Landmark moment' for Harlow as health group relocation brings thousands of new jobs

The UK Health Security Agency is relocating its headquarters to Harlow, creating thousands of jobs and significantly boosting the local economy.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Science fair held on Capitol Hill to decry funding cuts

"Science is what made this nation great," said Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) on X. "Every breakthrough, and our economic growth has come from science and technology breakthroughs. Those aren't going to happen much in this Trump administration. It's a tragedy."
Science
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS pharmacies to pilot sponge on a string' test to spot cancer precursor

A new sponge on a string test will identify Barrett's oesophagus in pharmacies, aiding early detection of oesophageal cancer.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How This Man Grew His Beverage Side Hustle From $1k a Month to 7 Figures | Entrepreneur

The most successful side hustlers see much higher earnings, especially when they start a business that brings in nearly as much as their full-time sources of income.
Austin
fromNature
1 month ago

I pioneered my country's newborn health-screening programme

Automated newborn health-screening significantly reduces the risk of undetected conditions, yet 70% of infants globally remain without access to such vital tests.
Wearables
fromFortune
1 month ago

CEO of Oura has 4 predictions for the $80 billion wearable tech industry-including growing his customer base by millions of people

The wearable tech market is rapidly growing, expected to reach $180 billion by 2030, driven by consumer demand for personal health data.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Professor Akhil Tripathi on why he's proud his company ExciteOSA is sending people to sleep - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

ExciteOSA aims to improve sleep for those with sleep apnoea and reduce snoring, addressing significant health issues.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Delft-based medtech startup STIL lands 2M to grow non-invasive tremor relief tech - Silicon Canals

STIL's anti-tremor orthosis provides a non-invasive solution for tremor disorders, enhancing daily life for millions.
fromNature
3 months ago

World's first personalized CRISPR therapy given to baby with genetic disease

This truly is the future for all of these gene and cell therapies," says Arkasubhra Ghosh, who studies gene therapy at Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital in Bengaluru, India.
Parenting
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative

Teal Health's at-home screening device aims to enhance cervical cancer screening rates by offering a more convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional Pap smears.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

This Gene Therapy Startup Wants to Change the Way We Age | Entrepreneur

Minicircle aims to slow aging and enhance biological function through a quick gene therapy injection.
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