The eyecare industry is huge – over $40 billion in the US alone. And startups have taken notice, with newcomers attacking margins and service delivery in several important product categories like contact lenses (e.g. Hubble, Waldo, Scout, etc.) and glasses
Personal appearance and self-confidence are vital parts of our everyday lives, but there are some things that have a surefire way of chipping away at both. Enter cold sores and the herpes simplex virus. According to the WHO, an estimated
If you were one of the unlucky ones, you remember painful visits to the orthodontist in your teens. The sticky leather chair, picking out your colored rubber bands (orange and black for Halloween, duh), and lots and lots of metal.
If you’re a consumer of dietary supplements in the U.S, you might not be aware of how loosely the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the market. Manufacturing facilities are regulated but there is no mandated federal requirement to test
Getting your period is not fun. Cramping, bloating, craving, and well, messiness – it’s a tough time of the month. Thankfully, plenty of new startups like Thinx, ModiBodi and Speax are focused on creating products that women can use for
With telemedicine startups and online pharmacies quickly revolutionizing medical treatment, medicine meant to treat conditions like Erectile Dysfunction (ED) are becoming more accessible on the internet through platforms like Roman (or getroman for those of you who speak internet). How effective
If you are like me, and not the best sleeper, then you are probably pretty excited about the Dreem 2 soon becoming available in the United States. Previously limited to Europe, India, and Hong Kong, Dreem is a French neuroscience
Everyone knows the name Viagra, but what about Hims, the newer online telemedicine company? It offers the same meds for ED, but are they FDA approved, and how do they compare to Viagra in terms of cost and efficacy?
What’s the difference between Propecia and Hims (forhims.com) for treating male pattern baldness? Does either treatment offer superior hair growth, and what are the differences in cost? If you’ve heard of both of these hair loss treatments, then you
Can the LED teeth whitening kits by HiSmile, glowup. and Smile Direct Club compete with established teeth whitening brands? Do they work, and what do they cost? If your teeth are starting to look a little … less pearly white
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Is there anything that kills the mood faster than a premature climax? Not according to rapper Missy Elliot, who made it the focus of her 2001 hit One Minute Man: “Break me off, show me what you got. Cuz
Wondering where you can buy the cheapest hair loss pills online? We started monitoring the price of finasteride at a handful of reputable telemedicine providers to help men understand what it costs to get an online doctor’s visit and prescription.
Do the hair loss treatments from Lemonaid and Hims really work, and which is a better option? Are they using FDA approved drugs, and how do you get prescriptions for their medicines? And – of course – how much do
One of the major challenges facing US consumers is rising healthcare costs. The system is notorious for a lack of pricing transparency. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists are not able to answer basic questions about the cost to the consumer of the
What’s the deal with all of these new ED startups popping up? Do medicines from companies like BlueChew and Roman really work, and should you try them? How much do they cost, and do you need to visit the doctor first?
How does good old-fashioned Rogaine compare to the new hair loss company Roman? Is “Ro” pushing snake oil, or does its medicine really work? What’s the difference in price? Does it make sense to purchase online as a subscription? When
If I were to guess, hair removal isn’t likely something you look forward to. For most it’s a cumbersome, time-consuming chore that’s unexpectedly painful. But thanks to new shaving clubs, razor companies have found a way to make it more
It’s hard to miss the barrage of ads for new, anti-anxiety startups Hims and Kick Health. But I still had a lot of questions. Are these reputable companies offering legit medicine? How are they able to prescribe anti-anxiety beta-blockers online?
Which is better: Rogaine® — a trusted name in men’s hair care, or Keeps — a new player in the men’s hair loss treatment space? How well does each work, and how long do they take to show results? What
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