As Lung Disease Threatens Workers, Lawmakers Seek Protections for Countertop Manufacturers

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Engineered quartz countertops have surged in popularity in the home renovation market, with industry analysts estimating the global engineered stone market at around $30 billion. It’s continuing to…

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Amazon One Medical CMO: AI Is the Front Door to Healthcare

Amazon One Medical expanded access to its AI-powered health assistant, allowing anyone on the Amazon website or app to ask medical questions, interpret lab results and connect to care if needed. The chatbot reflects a broader trend of AI becoming a first stop for Americans navigating the healthcare system. The post Amazon One Medical CMO:…

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Startup Vima Adds Parkinson’s to Movement Disorder Scope, Expanding Series A Round to $100M

Vima Therapeutics is expanding to Parkinson’s disease following early clinical results showed proof of concept for its drug in isolated dystonia, a rare neurological movement disorder. The startup says its drug could address the biology underpinning many movement disorders. The post Startup Vima Adds Parkinson’s to Movement Disorder Scope, Expanding Series A Round to $100M…

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