Amazon Expands into Healthcare with One Medical Membership for Prime Users
Nov 13, 2023 07:04 am UTC| Technology Health
Amazon, the leader in online shopping, recently announced a new healthcare offering for its Prime members, further extending its reach into the health sector. This development comes after Amazon acquired One Medical, a...
FDA Greenlights Zepbound, Eli Lilly's Latest Drug for Weight Management
Nov 09, 2023 04:58 am UTC| Technology Health
The landscape of weight management medication has expanded with the introduction of Zepbound by the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently gave the green light to this new...
ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK – here's why they're happening
Nov 08, 2023 12:08 pm UTC| Health
Millions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing difficulties getting their prescriptions filled due to shortages. These shortages are currently affecting four of...
Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms
Nov 08, 2023 12:04 pm UTC| Health
Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition. Frontotemporal dementia is a rare...
The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?
Nov 08, 2023 12:00 pm UTC| Health
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversations experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions. These days, we dont...
Nov 08, 2023 12:00 pm UTC| Health
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of...
How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?
Nov 07, 2023 09:08 am UTC| Health
If you are a woman around 50, you might have seen advice on social media or from influencers telling you protein requirements increase dramatically in midlife. Such recommendations suggest a 70 kilogram woman needs around...
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