Last Wednesday, drug producer Eli Lilly announced that the out-of-pocket cost of its insulin will be capped at $35 per month. According to experts, the action could lead other U.S. insulin manufacturers to follow. The adjustment, which Eli Lilly says is effective immediately, … [Read more...] about Millions to benefit from drugmaker Eli Lilly’s $35 cap on monthly insulin
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Scientists use diabetes medication to treat heart disease
Our bodies have to regulate many processes daily: temperature, hydration, mineral balance, sugar levels, and many more. When these regulating processes get out of whack, this can lead to diseases and other serious health complications. This is exactly what happens in diabetes, … [Read more...] about Scientists use diabetes medication to treat heart disease
Medicinal tattoos that detect blood oxygen levels and more
Most of us remember mood rings, right? Purple meant happy, and black meant stressed and every color in between was every mood in between. Some, even physiologists, believe there is some accuracy to this, corresponding to the temperature of one’s body depending on their mood, but … [Read more...] about Medicinal tattoos that detect blood oxygen levels and more
New research opens our eyes to the healing power of blueberries
Scientists at the University of Maine uncovered a new and surprising use for blueberries that goes way beyond smoothies and healthy breakfasts — healing chronic wounds, particularly ulcers from diabetes-related skin pressure. When we hurt ourselves, our wounds heal through a … [Read more...] about New research opens our eyes to the healing power of blueberries
Deep sea snail venom lessens pain as well as morphine
Because Asprella cone snails reside at such great depths, scientists have not thoroughly studied them. Now we know, though, that these creatures have an impressive hunting strategery where they use their venom to stun and disorient fish. Then they feast upon the unfortunate fish, … [Read more...] about Deep sea snail venom lessens pain as well as morphine