Prescription poop is here: FDA approves fecal slurry for unshakeable diarrhea
It's a win for those with C. diff and a milestone for microbiome-based therapies. Enlarge / Laboratory technicians in France prepare stool to treat patients with serious colon infections by fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),.....»»
"Eat, Poop, Die": Researcher"s book explores how animals make our world
In his new book "Eat, Poop, Die," UVM wildlife expert Joe Roman explores the fascinating lives of whales, seabirds, insects and other animals as they traverse their homes, from a few thousand kilometers of ocean to a few inches of soil......»»
Obesity drug Wegovy reduces cardiovascular risks for those at high risk
The finding means 15 fewer cardiovascular events per 1,000 patients treated. Enlarge / Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk) The blo.....»»
The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs......»»
GlassesUSA Black Friday Sale: Get 30% off prescription glasses
If you need a new pair of prescription glasses or frames the GlassesUSA Black Friday sale has kicked off early......»»
Getting prescription drugs online is so easy. Are regulators paying attention?
Telehealth prescribers flourish in the wake of the pandemic, regulatory gaps and all. Enlarge (credit: the_burtons vis Getty Imagtes) It started with a Google search for prescription medications I might get online. Almos.....»»
Vision Pro weight still concerns Apple; prescription lenses a headache for company – Bloomberg
Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter says that Apple remains concerned about the Vision Pro’s weight and is working on making the next generation of the headset lighter. Gurman also describes the difficulties the company is facing in dealing with t.....»»
Prescription opioid companies increased marketing after Purdue Pharma lawsuit, study shows
Purdue Pharma is inextricably linked with the opioid crisis......»»
The 6 best places to order contact lenses online in 2023
If you're tired of filling out your prescription at a store and want to streamline the process, start buying your contacts online at these retailers......»»
Employee mental health suffers when company is going through a crisis, research finds
The number of workers taking antidepressants rises significantly when a company is going through financial turmoil, Ph.D. research by Daniel Kárpáti shows. Job loss is an important reason for soaring prescription rates, but employees who don't lose.....»»
FDA approves and authorizes updated COVID boosters for everyone 6 months and up
The fall boosters target XBB.1.5 and have shown effective against current variants. Enlarge / The Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Maryland. (credit: Getty | Congressional Quarterly) The Food and D.....»»
How does Warby Parker work? Here"s a step-by-step guide to ordering new prescription glasses.
Here's a step-by-step guide to ordering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and other eyewear from Warby Parker......»»
How to set up follow-up medication reminders in iOS 17
Medication reminders are useful if you need to take prescription drugs at a set time, but you may miss the notification too easily. Here's how to set up follow-up medication reminders in iOS 17.Medication and Health app icons"The Medications app make.....»»
The 10 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation have seen steep price hikes
Much of the drugs' costs are due to repeated price hikes over the years. Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang) The first 10 prescription drugs up for Medicare price negotiations have had years of price hikes that have ratch.....»»
Researchers target lifecycle of parasite behind Chagas disease
Almost everything about insects called kissing bugs is revolting, from the insidious way they bite people's faces at night to drink their blood while they sleep to the way they spread disease through their poop......»»
Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles
Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Co.....»»
Chemical spill at Ultium EV battery plant pauses cathode mixing operations
Ultium Cells, a GM and LG Energy Solution joint venture, said "immediate steps" were taken to contain a cathode mixing slurry leak that occurred over the weekend at its Ohio production plant......»»
Apple’s Vision Pro may help your eyesight in this genius way
The Vision Pro could help glasses wearers find the perfect prescription by infusing its lenses with liquid, not glass. It’s a genius idea -- but will it work?.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may use liquid for lenses instead of glass
Apple is researching the use of liquid lenses that could be adjusted within a future Apple Vision Pro headset instead of requiring some users to buy and fit separately prescribed lenses.The first Vision Pro needs users to buy separate prescription le.....»»
Germany approves $11 billion TSMC chip factory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has been working to expand its manufacturing footprint for quite some time, and now it has a major factory deal in Germany set in motion.TSMC plantTSMC is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers on th.....»»
Researchers are using monkey poop to learn how an endangered species chooses its mates
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species' long-term survival......»»