The FDA Approved the First Marijuana-Based Medicine Epidiolex
On June 25, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medication based on marijuana (Cannabis sativa plant). The purpose of this…
The FDA Approves the First Contact Lenses with Light-Adaptive Technology
Myopia and hyperopia (nearsighted and farsighted correspondingly) are one of the most common eye diseases in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute…
New Anti-Cancer Vaccine Eliminates Tumors in Mice
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine developed the new cancer treatment that activates T-cells in cancer tumors in mice. Injecting two immune system…
The FDA Reviews Its Approach to Homeopathic Drugs
In 1796, Samuel Hahnemann developed an alternative medical practice based on two main principles: Law of infinitesimals; this principle states that the more diluted substance…
Sildenafil, Pfizer – Generic Viagra Release
In March 1998, Pfizer Inc. launched the first pill for impotence that became very popular after early TV advertisement and turned erectile dysfunction (ED) into…
Abilify MyCite – First Medication with Tracking System is Approved by the FDA
On November 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug with integrated digital tracking system – Abilify MyCite. It was developed…
How to Lose Weight with a Recumbent Exercise Bike
One of the most researched topics on the web is how to lose weight and devices/ diets one can use/ follow to reduce their weight….
CAR T-cell treatment approved by FDA
On August 30, for the first time in history, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gene editing treatment for blood cancer patients up…
Low Testosterone and Methods to Increasing it
On bodybuilders and some medical forums people can now notice the abbreviation TRT more frequently than they’ve seen before. TRT stands for Testosterone Replacement Therapy…
Free HIV Testing from Walgreens Store
Walgreens pharmacy chain and Greater Than AIDS (public information response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States) have been teaming up with health departments…