Drug That Can Stop a Dozen 'Untreatable' Cancers Gets Approval-And Company Vows to Help Every Patient Afford It
The groundbreaking drug had a 75% overall success rate in adult and pediatric patients displaying a variety of untreatable cancers.
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Ovarian Cancer 'Breakthrough' Drug Prevents Disease Returning for Years
These "unprecedented" new study results could dramatically improve the livelihood and lifespan of women suffering from ovarian cancer.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
Pharmacist Changes State Law to Put Expensive Chemo Drugs in the Hands of the Poor and Uninsured
Though there are already some redistribution programs in the US, this is the first that will allow individuals to donate their unused medications.
Business Savvy 9-Year-old Sells Out of Cookies by Taking Advantage of Canada's First Cannabis Sales
As people lined up around the block for the nation's first day of recreational marijuana sales, 9-year-old Elina Childs saw an advantageous opportunity.
FDA Approves Once-Monthly Preventative Migraine Treatment With No Major Side Effects
The treatment, which has been shown to dramatically reduce episodic and chronic migraines, is being hailed as "a huge deal" by researchers.
City Hires Team of Doctors to Treat Addicts on the Street Right Where They Are
A pilot study of the program has already shown success in treating drug-addicted homeless people who are eager to achieve recovery.
Drug That Can Alleviate or Even Completely Eliminate Celiac Symptoms May Be Available as Early as 2021
This university has created a simple medication that can directly attack gluten molecules and render them harmless.
Researchers Tried to Curb Opioid Abuse By Sending Letters to the Doctors - and It Made a Difference
These researchers are trying to find practical ways to curb opioid abuse in America - and they recently found success through letters.
Seattle Judges Finally Throw Out 15 Years Worth of Marijuana Convictions
The Seattle ruling to expunge the records of marijuana convictions was unanimously approved this week, so charges will be dismissed by mid-November.
'Look what the cat dragged in': Police Praise Cat for Cleaning Up Streets By Bringing Home Bag of Drugs
Illegal substances are no laughing matter - but police officers couldn't help being amused by a cat who managed to turn in a bag of drugs from the streets.
Hospitals Slam the Industry by Creating Their Own Nonprofit Drug Company, Hitting the Market in 2019
The company will be starting with 14 generic medications that could be hitting the market as soon as January 2019.
Policeman Moved by Plea for Parenthood Adopts Baby of Drug-Addicted Homeless Woman
When a distressed homeless woman asked him to adopt her newborn daughter, this compassionate cop did not hesitate to oblige.
Stoners on Social Media Are Mobilizing a Massive Litter Clean-Up Initiative
Hundreds of social media users have joined in on the #StonerCleanupInitiative as a means of cleaning up their own "green" spaces.
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Stirs Hope After Early Trials Reduce Toxic Protein Clusters by 70%
Hopes for the drug's success were dashed after it failed to show any improvement - but this new trial shows that it is successful after all.
Town's Compassionate Approach Cuts Rates of Overdose by More Than Half - State to Adopt It
In less than a year since they implemented their "compassion-based" followup initiative, this town is experiencing fewer overdoses than ever.
Canada Becomes First Western Nation to Legalize Marijuana
The bill's approval is being hailed as a "historic milestone for progressive policy in Canada."
New MDMA Study From Johns Hopkins Further Explains Why Ecstasy Can Help Treat PTSD
Since MDMA was granted "breakthrough therapy" status for its ability to treat PTSD, this new study may explain the treatment's neurological success.
Clinical Research Begins On Cannabis Inhalers Offering Immediate Pain Relief to Cancer Patients in Israel Who Can't Smoke
Research may soon support a new level of immediate pain relief to cancer patients and people suffering from chronic pain in Israel.
FDA Approves First Depression Treatment in Decades: A Nasal Spray Doctors Can Administer for Quick Relief
Though the treatment has received its fair share of wariness, it could provide immediate relief for patients experience treatment-resistant depression.
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