Despite Dan Trigub's career history at Uber and Lyft, the MedArrive CEO wants you to know his company is not a transportation business but an enabler of in-home care.
Why it matters: In a tight funding market, it's critical for companies to prove their strengths and clearly communicate their limitations to investors and potential partners.
The World Health Organization announced on Monday that it is renaming monkeypox as mpox due to concerns that the original name could be perceived as racist or stigmatizing.
Driving the news: Both the monkeypox and mpox names will be used by WHO over the next year as the term "monkeypox" is gradually phased out, WHO said in a press release.
A company called Joipaw is taking reservations for a video game system that it says will "unleash your dog's cognitive potential."
The Joipaw console will include "a dog-tailored touchscreen, a height-adjustable stand and an automated treat dispenser," plus "running interactive puzzle games that are constantly new and challenging."
It works in conjunction with a wearable activity tracker and app.
Nestlé plans to introduce plant-based Toll House morsels, making it easier for vegans to enjoy homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Why it matters: Despite tough times for plant-based meat, major food companies are still bullish on the plant-based category, which has particular appeal among younger consumers.
China is facing an increasingly precarious situation as new COVID cases soar and the population seems to be hitting a breaking point with the government's stringent zero-tolerance policies.
Why it matters: The world's most populous nation has massive vulnerabilities heading into this winter, starting with the fact the vast majority of its population has yet to be exposed to the virus and has little 'natural immunity.'
Spiking cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among children are currently at a critical juncture in the U.S. but will hopefully begin declining from their peak soon, outgoing NIAID director Anthony Fauci told CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday.
Driving the news: Fears of a "tripledemic" have abounded in recent weeks as physicians across the country have reported seeing cases of RSV rise, coinciding with the flu season and COVID-19 pandemic.
