pills
Coverage of pills in the Nexus archive.
- Government makes doctor’s prescription mandatory to buy all medicinal syrups, including for cough
The government has mandated that a doctor’s prescription is now required to purchase all medicinal syrups, including those for cough. Lozenges, pills, and tablets for cough remain available over the counter.
- Do GLP-1 pills work as well as injections? Here's what studies show about weight loss, side effects
The article examines whether GLP-1 pills are as effective as injections for weight loss and side effects. It notes that GLP-1 drugs are now available in pill form, making them more accessible to those with needle phobia, but questions remain about their efficacy compared to injections.
- Do GLP-1 pills work as well as injections? Here's what studies show about weight loss, side effects
GLP-1 drugs are now available in pill form for needle-phobes, but studies are examining whether they match the effectiveness of injections for weight loss and side effect profiles.
- Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker
Oura, a smart ring company, is launching a new feature called Hormonal Birth Control support within its Cycle Insights tool, which tracks how over 20 types of hormonal contraception (e.g., pills, patches, IUDs) affect biometric data like temperature, sleep, and recovery. The update, described as a 'first-of-its-kind experience,' will roll out globally on May 6th.
- For 20 years I was tortured by crippling anxiety. I tried pills and therapy but nothing worked. Now at 42 I've found the controversial cure secretly loved by midlife women like me
A 42-year-old woman describes overcoming 20 years of crippling anxiety through a controversial cure, despite previous unsuccessful attempts with pills and therapy. The cure is now secretly popular among midlife women.
- The Viagra diet: Forget those little blue diamonds, I'm 62 and have the sex drive of a 20-year-old - here's how I did it without pills
A 62-year-old individual claims to have achieved the sex drive of a 20-year-old through a diet method without using Viagra or other pills. The article highlights an alternative approach to enhancing sexual health through lifestyle changes.