The New Year rings in new goals, expectations and beginnings—which for some includes a temporary break from drinking alcohol. Dry January—a month-long feat to be sober—officially launched as a campaign…
Day: January 4, 2024
Here Are the New Drugs and Treatments We Could See in 2024
2023 was a strong year for innovative new drugs, with new medications for Alzheimer’s disease, weight loss, and the first treatment based on the gene-editing technology CRISPR. But 2024 is…
The US needs a Chief Patient Officer
By KAT McDAVITT and LISA BARI Regulations are created by well-intentioned government employees who, understandably, focus on the loudest voices they hear. The loudest voices tend to be from organizations…
Wearing Hearing Aids May Help You Live Longer
Hearing loss has huge consequences, but you might not know that based on how infrequently it’s treated. Roughly a third of adults who develop hearing loss report never seeing a…
Winter care for your dog’s paws and skin
here is no denying that winters in Canada can be harsh for both you and your furry friends. For dogs, exposure to the cold air and snow can cause dry,…
Maine towns band together to offer ‘energy navigators,’ extra funding for home energy upgrades
Communities in southern Maine are collaborating on a pilot program that aims to help residents overcome cost and logistical barriers to accessing climate-friendly home energy upgrades. Five towns and two…