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Affordable genome readers? High-tech scales? Check out these health gadgets set to hit store shelves in 2012
Read More »New from CES: A 3D Printer for the Masses?
Makerbot debuts it's first 3D printer for consumers.
Read More »New from CES: A 3D Printer for the Masses?
Makerbot debuts it's first 3D printer for consumers.
Read More »Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff
A good executive coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve.
Read More »Marijuana might not harm lungs, but experts leery of other effects
Experts weigh in on marijuana smoking's effects on lungs, mental health, in light of study that found no long-term lung damage
Read More »Fungicide levels in orange juice spur more testing by FDA
Food and Drug Administration says fungicide levels found in orange juice not dangerous, but will continue testing
Read More »Video: HealthWatch: Dangers of a broken heart
Charlie Rose and Erica Hill speak with medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about a study that found grieving puts you at a higher risk for heart attack.
Read More »Orange juice fungicide concern may spike prices
FDA to increase testing for fungicide used by Brazil, a huge U.S. supplier of OJ, which may cut supplies
Read More »8 Founders Reveal: How I Knew It Was Time to Launch
Is it time to take the leap? Here are founders' words of wisdom on whether you're truly ready to make it on your own. I'll never forget pressing the "send" button on the e-mail to my boss letting him know that I was leaving to start a company
Read More »Motorola Cutting Back On Phones, Google’s Search Shift Gets Sour Response, Apple And Anobit Confirm Deal
Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Motorola Cutting Back On Phones .
Read More »Will knowing your DNA motivate you to lose weight?
The claim by Ion Torrent on Tuesday that a reasonably affordable machine capable of mapping an individual’s complete genetic makeup for $1,000 will be ready by the end of the year has technology geeks in a tizzy.
Read More »Soda Tax Could Turn Health Profit
Sugary drinks are one of the leading culprits behind America's weight problem. Whether it's sugar-sweetened soda, sports drinks, teas or juices, we're each gulping down an average of 70,000 liquid calories each year.
Read More »Porn condom ordinance gets initial approval
The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would require porn actors to wear condoms during film shoots.
Read More »Is smoking marijuana bad for your lungs?
Researchers performed lung function tests on marijuana smokers over 20 year period
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