Month: January 2024

Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits

In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits, these particles are being consumed by humans and other creatures, with unknown potential health and ecosystem […]

Published on January 8, 2024

Lilly: Weight-Loss Drug Demand May Outpace Supply

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks on Monday said the company’s powerful weight-loss drug Zepbound hit 25,000 new prescriptions per week at the end of December, and that its 2024 supply may not be enough to meet demand. “I think it’s important to set expectations, but we’re working… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on January 8, 2024

Could a drug prevent hearing loss from loud music and aging?

A person’s hearing can be damaged by loud noise, aging and even certain medications, with little recourse beyond a hearing aid or cochlear implant. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on January 8, 2024