CEO of Sean Parker’s breakthrough cancer drug institute on leading new race for cure

CEO of Sean Parker’s breakthrough cancer drug institute on leading new race for cure

Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home. She grew up in a military family. But at an early age, as a “naturally curious” kid, she came to love the experience of discovery and gravitated toward math and science. That led Knudsen to assume she would one day become a medical doctor. … Read more

What’s next for Oura Ring in personal health and fitness monitoring, according to CEO Tom Hale

What’s next for Oura Ring in personal health and fitness monitoring, according to CEO Tom Hale

When the idea for the Oura Ring was first spawned in 2013, the company’s founders envisioned a device that would take a precise look at sleep and recovery, two important aspects of overall health that they felt few wearable tools had prioritized to that point. Now, over a decade later, Oura’s ambitions have evolved to … Read more

How twin sister triathletes doubled down on sports success to raise health-startup millions from investors

How twin sister triathletes doubled down on sports success to raise health-startup millions from investors

During their last year of completing work for doctoral degrees in physiology, twin sisters Michal Mor and Merav Mor started to compete in Ironman triathlon races. The demand for peak fitness led them to the realize the importance of understanding personal metabolism, and the lack of data being collected on it through devices accessible to … Read more

Neuralink competitor Paradromics completes first human implant

Neuralink competitor Paradromics completes first human implant

Dr. Matthew Willsey working in the operating room. Courtesy of the University of Michigan Neurotech startup Paradromics on Monday announced it has implanted its brain-computer interface in a human for the first time.  The procedure took place May 14 at the University of Michigan with a patient who was already undergoing neurosurgery to treat epilepsy. … Read more

‘You’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger on the most important move to make to stay healthy aging into 50s, 60s and beyond

‘You’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger on the most important move to make to stay healthy aging into 50s, 60s and beyond

On film, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been tough to take down. But in real life, the actor and former governor of California has had his share of health issues that required surgery and replacement parts as he has aged. Through it all, he continues to work out — a daily regimen that includes a bicycle for … Read more

The outdated health idea that’s holding women back in life and careers

The outdated health idea that’s holding women back in life and careers

Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Strober invested in a company called BabyCenter. Twenty-five years later, the company is still serving women, “a lot of women,” Strober says. She was a pregnant venture investor at the time she made the BabyCenter investment, and it helped to spark a bigger idea: for too long, she says, the storyline … Read more

23andMe bankruptcy: With America’s DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new form of testing

23andMe bankruptcy: With America’s DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new form of testing

Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DNA testing has become a valuable tool for hobbyists and novice genealogists. For some, learning they are the 10th cousin of Paul Revere or the 15th great nephew four times removed of the last … Read more

Hims & Hers shares plunge 28% on concerns over weight loss business

Shares of Hims & Hers Health closed down 22% on Tuesday, a day after the telehealth company released fourth-quarter results that disappointed on gross margin and sparked concerns about the future of its weight loss business. Hims & Hers reported $481 million in revenue for the quarter, up 95% from $246.6 million during the same … Read more

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food … Read more