Month: November 2021

Three ways to reduce the carbon footprint of food purchased by US households

Most consumers want to make food purchases that are smart for their wallets, their health and the environment. And while switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower one’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, it may not be realistic or healthful for everyone. Now, researchers report three ways that Americans can reduce the carbon […]

Published on November 3, 2021

Democrats Announce Deal for Lower Drug Prices in Biden Bill

Democrats reached agreement Tuesday on a deal to lower prescription drug costs for older people, capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs at $2,000 and reducing the price of insulin, salvaging a campaign promise as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic policy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 2, 2021

Doctors Often Unaware of the Only Available Treatment for Early COVID-19

While we wait for authorization for Merck’s new antiviral pill for COVID-19 that has been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 50 percent, it appears that many doctors are ignoring an already authorized and available treatment for early-stage… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 2, 2021