Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – A Tokyo clothing maker has worked with an animal doctor to create a wearable cooling device for house pets like dogs and cats. The company hopes that the fan will help pets that cannot drop their fur coats during Japan’s boiling hot summer weather. Rei Uzawa is president of clothing maker Sweet Mommy. She wanted to create the device after seeing her pet … [Read more...] about Dogs, Cats Get Wearable Fan to Beat the Heat in Japan

– Manuscript – U.S. health officials recently reported that drug-resistant infections increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report came from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It said there was an increase in hospital infections and deaths in 2020. Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, a CDC expert, called it “a startling reversal” that … [Read more...] about Drug-resistant Infections, Deaths Rose in 2020

– Manuscript – Annie England Noblin is 40 years old and lives in rural Missouri. She has never had a problem getting her medication methotrexate -- until last week. Noblin takes methotrexate to treat a condition called rheumatoid arthritis. When taken in high amounts, the medicine can cause an abortion, or the end of a pregnancy. Last week, Noblin’s pharmacist said she … [Read more...] about State Abortion Bans Prevent Women from Getting Medication

– Manuscript – A recent public opinion study suggests a limited number of Americans are likely to continue using online services put in place during COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, many daily routines went online, including schooling and office work. Food delivery services, online activities, teleworking, and telemedicine became more normal. Many services were created, … [Read more...] about Which Online Services Will Stay after the Pandemic?

– Manuscript – A drug company has asked the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to sell a birth control medicine “over the counter.” That means it can be bought without providing a doctor’s order, or prescription. HRA Pharma, a French company, sent the FDA a written request Monday. HRA’s hormone-based drug comes in pill form and prevents … [Read more...] about Drug Company Seeks to Sell Birth Control in Stores