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Amy Abernethy of Duke Medicine says people need to depend less on doctors and take more control of their own health issues. Image: Duke University

Mobile technology reshapes healthcare sector

29 Jul 2014

Researcher Russell Clayton says there is no doubt that extensive use of social networks is damaging to relationships. Image:

Extensive use of Twitter bad for marriages

7 Jul 2014

Gay men who use smartphone apps to hook up with others are at a greater risk of contracting infections. Image:

Phone app for gays linked to disease risk

17 Jun 2014

Allergan's David Pyott, back by shareholders, has again rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical's bid to buy the company. Image:

Valeant's higher offer rejected by Allergan again

11 Jun 2014

Simband, Samsung's latest health device works in tandem with SAMI, an open source platform that stores data from the body digitally to better understand health issues. Image:

Samsung unveils new digital health platform

30 May 2014

E-cigarettes are to be regulated in the US with free samples being banned at concerts and other events according to regulator Kathleen Sebelius. Image: Wikipedia

E-cigarettes to be regulated in US

25 Apr 2014

Facebook has bought the fitness tracking app, Moves for an undisclosed sum. Image:

Facebook buys fitness app Moves

25 Apr 2014

The ASIMO robot built by Honda, walks downstairs to a glittering event in Manhattan. Image:

Honda's new ASIMO robot, more human-like than ever

22 Apr 2014

There is a proliferation of new medical apps for mobile phones. Image:

Medicine goes mobile with smartphone apps, devices

20 Feb 2014

US drugstore giant CVS to remove cigarettes from store shelves

US drugstore giant CVS to remove cigarettes from store shelves

6 Feb 2014

Prescription lenses can be fitted to Google's Glass eyewear. Image: Wiki Images

Google Glass to be integrated in prescription frames

29 Jan 2014

Accenture may start running Obama's healthcare site. Image: mybaitshop

Accenture may take over Obamacare website

13 Jan 2014

The use of e-cigarettes has been banned in all public places in New York as the city clamps down further on smokers. Image: Wiki Images

New York bans e-cigarettes in public places

23 Dec 2013

The Global Awards 2013: The winners

The Global Awards 2013: The winners

18 Nov 2013

President Barack Obama visits patients in hospital. Image: Wiki Images

Obamacare's rocky debut obscured by shutdown

21 Oct 2013

Twitter unveils emergency alerts

Twitter unveils emergency alerts

26 Sep 2013

Google promises new thinking for health company

Google promises new thinking for health company

19 Sep 2013

E-cigarette use doubles among US teens: CDC study

E-cigarette use doubles among US teens: CDC study

9 Sep 2013

Video game helps elderly keep their minds sharp

Video game helps elderly keep their minds sharp

6 Sep 2013

Coke insists fake sweetener is safe

Coke insists fake sweetener is safe

15 Aug 2013

Ban on big fizzy drinks in NY falls flat

Ban on big fizzy drinks in NY falls flat

1 Aug 2013

TV sets injure 17,000 USA children a year

TV sets injure 17,000 USA children a year

22 Jul 2013

Internet health searches not private: US researcher

9 Jul 2013

Generic companies free from prosecution

Generic companies free from prosecution

26 Jun 2013

US Senate approves US$955bn farm bill

US Senate approves US$955bn farm bill

12 Jun 2013

Morning after pill for girls any age in USA

Morning after pill for girls any age in USA

12 Jun 2013

GSK's blockbuster drug Avandia reviewed

GSK's blockbuster drug Avandia reviewed

6 Jun 2013

World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries

World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries

4 Jun 2013

Nike 'lances' support for Livestrong

Nike 'lances' support for Livestrong

30 May 2013

Deadly Oklahoma tornado kills hundreds

Deadly Oklahoma tornado kills hundreds

21 May 2013