Month: April 2023

Light pollution may extend mosquitoes’ biting season

Imagine you’re eagerly anticipating a long winter’s rest, but then someone turns on a bright and flashy disco ball in your bedroom. Suddenly, your plans are foiled, and you find yourself staying awake longer than expected. Well, that’s exactly what happens to mosquitoes when they encounter urban light pollution. A recent study suggests that artificial […]

Published on April 13, 2023

US Halts New Patients on Merck’s MS Drug, Shares Dive

Merck KGaA said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had paused the initiation of new patients on its multiple sclerosis evobrutinib drug, knocking the German drugmaker’s share price. Merck has been ahead in the race to develop a drug from the class known… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 12, 2023

Abortion Pill Access Unaffected Amidst Legal Battle

In the midst of a heated legal battle, access to the abortion pill remains unaffected. The U.S. Justice Department is working tirelessly to appeal a judge’s order that suspended government approval of the pill. Just like a marathon runner sprinting towards the finish line, they are racing against the clock to convince a federal appeals […]

Published on April 12, 2023