/tags/aspen-ideas-festival Aspen Ideas Festival en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-07-01/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-robot-assisted-surgery-at-the-aspen-ideas-festival A robot named da Vinci was born a decade and a half ago. And since then, doctors have used the system to perform more than a million surgeries worldwide.… Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-07-01/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-robot-assisted-surgery-at-the-aspen-ideas-festival Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-06-30/robots-the-silver-tsunami-and-making-vegetables-sexy-aspen-ideas-festival-wrap-up The Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado just wrapped up its opening week devoted to health issues. What were some the top takeaways? Here’s three: robotics,… Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-06-30/robots-the-silver-tsunami-and-making-vegetables-sexy-aspen-ideas-festival-wrap-up Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-06-27/can-the-private-sector-chart-a-healthier-course Can companies like Unilever and Pepsi help make us healthier? This week at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado, corporate insiders reflect on their role… Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-06-27/can-the-private-sector-chart-a-healthier-course Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-06-26/texas-border-community-wins-health-award-at-aspen-ideas-festival A Texas border town is not the first place that comes to mind as a health-care pioneer. But despite waves of immigration and border challenges,… Thu, 26 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-06-26/texas-border-community-wins-health-award-at-aspen-ideas-festival Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-06-24/dig-in-aspen-ideas-festival-kicks-off-spotlight-health-sessions The Aspen Ideas Festival has begun in Colorado. And the focus this week is health, with extra attention on new medical technology. This morning opened… Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-06-24/dig-in-aspen-ideas-festival-kicks-off-spotlight-health-sessions Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-06-20/aspen-ideas-festival-shines-a-spotlight-on-health This week, at the Aspen Ideas Festival the focus is on health. From robotics to the future of healthcare and Hollywood’s power to improve health, experts… Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-06-20/aspen-ideas-festival-shines-a-spotlight-on-health Lauren Silverman