How Steroid Injections Led To Meningitis [The New York Times]
Experts are calling the nation’s growing outbreak of meningitis, linked to spinal injections for back pain (which has left five people dead and 30 ill in six states), a calamity waiting to happen—the result of a lightly regulated type of drug production. The steroids were not made by a major drug company, but were concocted by a compounding pharmacy, a type of company not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. And it's not uncommon.
Botox Down There? [U.S. News & World Report]
Botulinum toxin, the anti-wrinkle treatment known as Botox, can also help women with urge incontinence reduce their leaking episodes, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society. Injecting Botox into the bladder was shown to work as well as daily solifenacin pills, a commonly prescribed treatment for incontinence, the researchers found.
7 High-Protein Meat Substitutes For Fall [Health.com]
Cooler weather makes this the perfect time to start thinking about cozy stews and stir-fries. But if you're a vegetarian, or just trying to eat less meat, how can you make sure you're meeting your protein needs? Here's how, whith this guide to the best meat substitutes.
The Cutest Cure For A Case Of The Mondays [Buzzfeed]
Oh Monday, how we wish you were Sunday. But because we must soldier on into a new workweek, we’ve got just the thing to put a smile on your face. Check out this video of a group of rescued ducks taking their very first swim. Go ahead, just try and frown after watching this.
