US Sets Policy to Seize Patents of Government-Funded Drugs if Price Deemed Too High
NIH funding contributed to research associated with every new drug approved from 2010-2019, totaling $230 billion, a research paper found.
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Cervical Cancer Trial Hailed as 'Remarkable' After 35% Reduced Death Rate Using Simple Intervention
The authors recommend this combination of drugs and chemoradiation therapy should be established as the new standard of treatment.
New Antiviral Drug Shown to Be 'Highly Effective' in Treating All Flu Strains in Animals and Human Tissue
Not only did the "groundbreaking" new form of therapy greatly reduce the duration of the sickness, it was also shown to work against all strains of the flu.
Study Says We May Be Able to Reverse Genetic Symptoms of Aging After Patients Shed 2.5 Years From Biological Clock
The study proves that there could be a groundbreaking new way to curb patients from contracting age-related diseases in the future.
Acupuncture Could Be a Non-Pharmaceutical Source of Pain Relief for Those Resisting Opioids
As WHO is set to recognize traditional Chinese medicine, these organizations are pushing for acupunture as a form of pain relief for recovering addicts.
On Anthony Bourdain's Birthday, a Mental Health Program for Chefs Spreads to 22 More Restaurants
Spurred by the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, a California chef launched a mental health program for restaurant workers - and it's slowly picking up traction.
Largest Ever Pharmaceutical Donation Will Help Prevent HIV in Over 200,000 Uninsured Patients Free of Charge
The initiative, which will be running until 2030, is being called the largest ever pharmaceutical donation of its kind in the United States.
Bees Are Benefiting From Hemp Pollen as More Legal Cannabis is Grown Since 2018 Farm Bill
This new study says that US production of industrial hemp plants gives bees a unique resource of pollen in times of the year when pollen is scarce.
In World First, AI System Develops New Drug, Cuts R&D Costs By 80%, Moving it to Trials For OCD Patients in 1/5 the Time
A British artificial intelligence system has invented a new drug now in human trials for treating OCD—and using AI reduced the drug's R&D costs by 80%.
US Life Expectancy Rose for the First Time Since 2014 As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell for the First Time in Decades
The average American life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in years—and it's thanks to declining overdose and cancer mortality rates.
Researchers Find Dozens of Non-Oncology Drugs That Can Also Kill Cancer Cells
The researchers were "surprised" to find that there are dozens of FDA-approved drugs that also have underlying anti-cancer properties.
MIT Researchers Believe They've Developed a New Treatment for Easing the Passage of Kidney Stones
There are not that many treatments for kidney stones-but MIT researchers believe they have found a new way to make passing stones faster and less painful.
'Overwhelming Efficacy' Found in New Lung Cancer Drug - Yale PhD Calls it 'Transformative'
Phase III clincial trials for the AstraZeneca drug Tagrisso for lung cancer demonstrated overwhelming efficacy, reducing death and tumor recurrence by 89%.
This Gym Helping Its Members Stay Sober in Quarantine is Now Helping Addicts Around the World as Well
Although The Phoenix usually uses its gym as a community for recovering addicts, their new online presence amidst the pandemic is helping hundreds more.
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Nation's First Drug Treatment Against COVID-19
The drug treatment from Gilead Sciences Inc. was approved for emergency usage after it was shown to help patients recover 31% faster.
Cannabis Oil 'Significantly' Improves the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease in Small, First-of-its-Kind Study
The groundbreaking study contradicts previous medical assumptions of treating Crohn's disease - and it could be hugely beneficial for sufferers.
Study to Test Cannabis in Head-to-Head Trial with Fentanyl to Find Alternative for Severe Pain
As a means of addressing the opioid crisis, this clinical trial will be the first to compare cannabinoids to fentanyl for breakthrough pain relief.
How to Get Over the Shame You May Feel About Going to Rehab
Getting help for your addiction can be a scary process, but that doesn't mean that you should be discouraged from giving it a shot – so here are a few ways you can overcome those fears.
Since Women Overcoming Addiction Repaid Town in Kindness, It's One of the 'Nicest Places' in US
When this Kansas community welcomed the residents of a new women's recovery center, the residents were sure to repay the kindness tenfold.
THC Holds Promise As Possible First-of-Kind Treatment for Women With Endometriosis: Study
Not only did the cannabinoids treat symptoms of pain and anxiety, they were also shown to reduce malignant growths caused by the common condition.
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