A major pharmaceutical company is taking legal action against several telehealth companies for allegedly selling unauthorized versions of a popular weight loss drug. This drug, known for its active ingredient, has been in high demand. The company behind the drug, Eli Lilly, is suing four telehealth
Medieval times were heavily shaped by Christian beliefs. Within this era, saints were highly respected as figures who could help cure illnesses. When it comes to urology, six saints are particularly notable. First, there is Saint Margaret of Antioch. She is often shown wearing a belt around her kid
In 2008, a significant shift occurred in the field of genetic testing. The College of American Pathologists began offering a proficiency testing program. This program was specifically designed to detect copy number variations in a constitutional setting. This is often referred to as CYCGH. The goal
Heart failure is a serious condition. It affects not just the individual but also their close ones. This is why the focus is often on the couple, or dyad, when managing heart failure. Telemedicine has become a big part of healthcare. It's changing how we approach many health issues, including heart
Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) has been around for over 50 years. It is a key tool for looking at how molecules move and interact inside living cells. This technique helps scientists understand the complex dance of molecules in real-time. One of the stars of this show has been the enhan
Heliobacterium modesticaldum is a fascinating microbe that has a unique way of converting sunlight into energy. It has a small structure called a reaction center. This center is made up of a few key parts: a molecule called SPP, a nearby molecule called Acc, and some important amino acids and water
The quest for life beyond Earth has always focused on stars that are shining brightly. But what if the key to finding habitable worlds lies in the remnants of stars that have already died? White dwarfs, the faint, cooling cores of stars like our Sun, might just be the answer. These stellar remn
College can be a tough time for many. The stress of classes, exams, and the pressure to figure out what to do with life can lead to a lot of anxiety. It is important to understand how students deal with this anxiety and how social media plays a part in it. Five hundred and eleven college students
The James Webb Space Telescope is a big deal. It cost a whopping 10 billion dollars. That is a lot of money. Even when spread over many years, it still takes up a large part of NASA's yearly science budget. The recent cuts to NASA's budget make this even more true. But is it worth it? That is
Drug development has always been a complex process. It involves improving the way drugs work and how they behave in the body. One exciting area of research is co-crystal technology. This method is eco-friendly, simple, and effective. It offers a new way to enhance the properties of drugs. A recent
