Month: November 2024

FDA Proposes Ban of Decongestant in Cold Medicines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it is not effective, the health regulator said on Thursday. Phenylephrine is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 7, 2024

Now Is a Good Time to Get Your Flu, COVID Vaccines

If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 7, 2024

What makes human culture unique?

Why is human culture — the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations — so much more powerful than animal cultures? 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 Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on November 7, 2024