health

Australia Is Moving Forward to Legalize Medicinal Marijuana

Some states in Australia already legalized medicinal marijuana regionally, but the new bill will allow marijuana to be cultivated and consumed for medical purposes across the country. The bill is highly likely to become a law because it has received huge supports from the authorities and citizens.

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Researchers developed a new electronic brain monitoring chip that dissolves after use

The initial study was conducted with rats, but it was confirmed that the researchers seek to extend the new findings to human. The biodegradable chip was expected to help doctors monitor their patients better while reducing risks of removal re-operation, such as infections.

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U.S. CEOs threaten to pull tacit Obamacare support over 'wellness' spat

Leading U.S. CEOs, angered by the Obama administration's challenge to certain "workplace wellness" programs, are threatening to side with anti-Obamacare forces unless the government backs off, according to people familiar with the matter.

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The master who teaches the Merrill herd to graze on wheatgrass and chia

At a retreat for Merrill Lynch financial advisers in a luxury Orlando hotel last month, a group of several dozen men and women in business attire swung their arms back and forth over their heads to Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" to get their circulation going.

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Investors eye third quarter medical use from hospitals, insurers

Hospitals and insurers are expected to give their clearest view yet on whether people are having more surgeries and other medical procedures during the next few weeks when they report earnings, according to investors who are closely watching U.S. medical services use.

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ECB quietly pins its hopes on falling euro

Grappling with an ailing euro zone economy and stagnant prices, the European Central Bank is hoping that help will come from something it cannot control: the value of the euro.

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Global spa, wellness industry estimated at $3.4 trillion: report

A growing middle class and consumers' evolving attitudes toward health and travel have fueled a global spa and wellness industry worth an estimated $3.4 trillion in 2013, according to a report released on Tuesday.

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Calico is the new firm formed by Google to tackle health issues

Google has made a 'significant' investment in Calico, a company designed

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Bracket now with Parthenon

It was announced that Parthenon acquired Bracket from Express Scripts Holding Company.

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