Phase 3 wins put Dermavant closer to filing Otezla rival tapinarof
Just two years after buying rights to psoriasis candidate tapinarof from GlaxoSmithKline, Swiss biotech Dermavant says it could be a few months away from filing […]
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FDC Launches Two Variants of Favipiravir for COVID-19 in India
Shots: FDC has launched two variants of Favipiravir under the brand names PiFLU and Favenza to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in India. The products […]
Lupin and Mylan Launch Nepexto (biosimilar, etanercept) in Germany
Shots: The companies launch Nepexto, a biosimilar referencing Amgen’s Enbrel, and is indicated for the mod. to sev. RA, JIA from the age of 2yrs., […]
Validic Launches New Remote Patient Monitoring Solution, Requires No EHR Integration
What You Should Know: – Validic launches the newest version of its remote patient monitoring (RPM) offerings, Validic Impact: Rapid Deployment. – This new standalone […]
Seven Reasons Why Morning Running Will Improve Your LIfe
Seven Reasons Why Morning Running Will Improve Your LIfe If you love to sleep late, morning runs can be a challenge, but if you Imake […]
The Flint Lead Crisis May Be the Tip of the Iceberg
Back in the 1960s, a Pulitzer prize-winning scientist described the problem of childhood lead poisoning as “so well defined, so neatly packaged with both causes […]
BeiGene Signs a License and Supply Agreement with Bio-Thera for BAT1706 (biosimilar, bevacizumab) in China
Shots: Bio-Thera to receive $165M upfront, regulatory, and commercial milestones and is eligible to receive royalties on sales of the product. BeiGene to get the […]
BeiGene Signs a License and Supply Agreement with Bio-Thera for BAT1706 (biosimilar, bevacizumab) in China
Shots: Bio-Thera to receive $165M upfront, regulatory, and commercial milestones and is eligible to receive royalties on sales of the product. BeiGene to get the […]
Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?
On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was among the first in a weeklong parade of speakers to […]
Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine firm denies Trump talks
AstraZeneca says it has not discussed ‘emergency use authorisation’ with the US Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The company manufacturing the […]
ReiThera Reports First Patient Dosing with its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate in Italy
Shots: The first healthy volunteer has been dosed in a P-I study of GRAd-COV2 against COVID-19 which is conducted by the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute […]
Chinese starts vaccinating key workers against COVID-19; report
China has already granted emergency use authorisation to multiple COVID-19 vaccines developed by domestic drugmakers and started dosing key workers, according to local media reports. […]
Takeda to Divest its Consumer Health Unit to Blackstone for $2.3B in Japan
Shots: Takeda and Blackstone sign an agreement to divest it consumer health care business unit for $2.3B. The transaction expected to be closed by Mar […]
Trump Is Sending Fast, Cheap COVID Tests to Nursing Homes — But There’s a Hitch
The Trump administration’s latest effort to use COVID-19 rapid tests — touted by one senior official as a “turning point” in arresting the coronavirus’s spread […]
Pain-detecting tool for dementia patients rolls out in UK
A smartphone-based app that uses facial analysis technology to spot chronic pain in people with dementia, called PainChek, is being rolled out in the UK […]
Pfizer, Germany’s BioNTech release new data on Covid-19 vaccine
The companies also said their Phase II/III study, slated to enroll about 30,000 participants, had already dosed more than 11,000.
The Role of a Healthy Diet in your Daily Life
A healthy, balanced diet is the Key to a healthy lifestyle. You all must have heard of this line or something around it, far more […]
Astellas’ Audentes Therapeutics discloses third patient death in gene therapy trial
The clinical trial had already been placed on hold in connection with the two prior patient deaths, which were linked to the higher dose of […]
Junshi and Impact to Establish Joint Venture for Senaparib (IMP4297) in China
Shots: The two companies will co-develop and conduct clinical trials for senaparib across multiple cancer indications in China. Junshi to invest $43.4M in cash, representing […]
Mission successful for Novartis after FDA approves ofatumumab in MS
It’s mission accomplished for Novartis after the FDA approved ofatumumab for multiple sclerosis, completing a project where the former cancer drug has been repurposed. The […]
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) Receives MHLW’s Approval for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Shots: The approval is based on P-III CASPIAN study assessing Imfinzi + etoposide and either carboplatin/ cisplatin CT or Imfinzi & CT+ tremelimumab vs CT […]
Novartis’ Kesimpta (ofatumumab) Receives the US FDA’s Approval as the First Self-Administered Therapy for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Shots: The approval is based on P-III ASCLEPIOS I & II studies assessing Kesimpta (20mg, monthly, SC) vs teriflunomide (14mg, qd) in 1,882 patients aged […]
Air Fryer vs. Instant Pot: Which Is the Better Choice for You?
Smart kitchen tools can feel like a godsend. They make cooking faster, easier, and less stressful, and they can also make your favorite meals healthier. […]
How the Lead Paint and Gas Industries Got Away with It
We have known for thousands of years that lead can be toxic and for more than a century that children could be poisoned by lead […]
NICE recommends regular NHS funding for Roche’s lymphoma drug Polivy
NICE has recommended regular NHS funding for Roche’s Polivy in certain lymphoma patients in final draft guidance, overturning a previous rejection. The new guidance recommends […]
Teva shares slide as it faces illegal kickback charges from US government
Shares in Teva were down sharply this week after the US Department of Justice filed a complaint that the company paid illegal kickbacks to patient […]
We Put Off Planning, Until My Father-in-Law’s Medical Crisis Took Us by Surprise
Earlier this month, my husband picked up the phone and learned his 92-year-old father had been taken to the hospital that morning, feeling sick and […]
Cleveland Clinic teams up with Aetna to launch insurance plan
The Cleveland Clinic struck a partnership with CVS Health subsidiary Aetna to form a new accountable care organization (ACO). The two companies plan to launch […]
What to Eat Before a Workout: 5 Simple Tips
Sneakers? Check. Headphones? Check. Inspiring playlist? Check. There are a few things you wouldn’t want to start a workout without — and the right fuel […]
FDA issues surprise rejection of Gilead, Galapagos rheumatoid arthritis drug
While there had been some risks to filgotinib’s approval cited before, analysts expressed surprise at the decision, with one writing it would likely delay approval […]
Analysts question Gilead’s commitment to arthritis drug after FDA setback
The FDA has rejected Gilead and Galapagos’ rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pill filgotinib over concerns that it could damage male fertility, prompting speculation that the big […]
Should I Eat Before Working Out?
Knowing when and what to eat before your workouts is a skill worth learning. With the right approach, a pre-workout snack or meal can give […]
Whole Wheat vs. Whole Grain — What’s the Difference?
Whole wheat, whole grain, multigrain, 12 grain, gluten-free, grain-free. These days, choosing a healthy bread is far more complicated than it once was. Remember when […]
Carrot Fertility plans expansion with $24M in new funding
Carrot Fertility, a startup that provides employee fertility benefits, raised $24 million in a series B round. The company plans to use the funds to […]
Food Combining for Prostate Cancer
What would happen if you secretly gave cancer patients four of the healthiest foods? In my video Pomegranate vs. Placebo for Prostate Cancer, I discussed […]
AZ aims to cut cancer clinic visits with new Imfinzi regimen
The FDA is to review data supporting AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) cancer immunotherapy in a new four-week regimen that will halve the number of required clinic […]
Isolation, Disruption and Confusion: Coping With Dementia During a Pandemic
GARDENA, Calif. — Daisy Conant, 91, thrives off routine. One of her favorites is reading the newspaper with her morning coffee. But, lately, the news […]
Instant Pot Cook Times: A Handy Cheat Sheet
Congratulations! You’re the proud new owner of an Instant Pot. But now you have to figure out how to use your Instant Pot — and how long […]
Sanofi to acquire Principia Biopharma for $3.7B
The French drugmaker will take full control of SAR442168, a BTK inhibitor developed for multiple sclerosis that it in-licensed from the California biotech company in […]
Henlius’ HLX02 Receives the NMPA’s Approval as the First Trastuzumab Biosimilar in China
Shots: On Aug 14, 2020, HLX02 (biosimilar, trastuzumab) received NMPA’s approval to treat HER2+ early BC, HER2+ m-BC and HER2+ m-gastric cancer. Additionally, On 27th […]
Sanofi adds BTK inhibitors to pipeline with $3.68bn Principia Biopharma acquisition
Sanofi is to buy Principia Biopharma for up to $3.68 billion, adding a potential multiple sclerosis drug to its pipeline. The French pharma said it […]
Solasia Signs a License Agreement with Isofol to Develop and Commercialize Arfolitixorin for mCRC in Japan
Shots: Isofol to receive $100M as up front, development, regulatory and commercial milestones, and clinical development cost and is eligible to receive royalties on sales […]
‘Is This When I Drop Dead?’ Two Doctors Report From the COVID Front Lines
Health workers across the country looked on in horror when New York became the global epicenter of the coronavirus. Now, as physicians in cities such […]
UK medical journals spar over breast cancer screening study
Screening women for breast cancer in their 40s rather than their 50s could save lives, say the authors of a new Lancet Oncology study, although […]
Teladoc & Livongo — The Health Techerati Weigh-In
Six competitor CEOs and one ex-CMO discuss the biggest-ever digital health merger by JESS DAMASSA & MATTHEW HOLT It was the news that stunned the […]
FDA to decide on TG Therapeutics’ lymphoma drug early next year
The FDA has accepted TG Therapeutics’ filing for its lymphoma drug umbralisib, which if approved could compete against a combination therapy from Bristol-Myers Squibb and […]
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What Explains the Egg-Cancer Connection
The reason egg consumption is associated with elevated cancer risk may be the TMAO, considered the “smoking gun” of microbiome-disease interactions. “We are walking communities […]
Zydus Launches Cheapest Version of Remdesivir at $37.41 per Vial in India
Shots: The company has launched Remdec at a price of $37.41 (Rs. 2800) for a 100mg lyophilized injection. The generic version is the most economical […]
[Podcast] How Cleveland Clinic Helps Employers Create a Safer Workplace During COVID-19
Dr. Jim Merlino, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Cleveland Clinic Despite having entered the US eight months ago, COVID-19 remains a topic enshrouded in confusion, conflicting […]
4 Ways Businesses Will Adapt Their Healthcare Landscape
Dr. Donald Brown, CEO and founder of LifeOmic The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, from how we work to how we […]
How Antiarrhythmic Drugs are Used in Cardiac Life Support
One of the most interesting types of cardiovascular pharmaceuticals around is antiarrhythmic drugs, which can change the way your heartbeats. Antiarrhythmic drugs help counteract abnormal […]
Innovent and Eli Lilly Report sNDA Acceptance of Tyvyt (sintilimab) Combination Regimen as 1L Therapy in Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in China
Shots: The NMPA has accepted the sNDA for Tyvyt (sintilimab) in combination with Gemzar (gemcitabine) and platinum as 1L therapy in sq. NSCLC The sNDA […]
Bereaved Families Are ‘the Secondary Victims of COVID-19’
Every day, the nation is reminded of COVID-19’s ongoing impact as new death counts are published. What is not well documented is the toll on […]
Medtronic Acquires Smart Insulin Pen Company Companion Medical
What You Should Know: – Today, Medtronic announced that it will acquire Companion Medical, the manufacturer of InPen, a smart insulin pen system paired with an integrated […]
What’s the Best Food to Eat After a Workout?
You know you need to fuel up properly before you work out, but post-exercise nutrition is also important. What you eat after a workout can […]
FDA, Syapse Expand Research to Generate Real-World Data Related to COVID-19 and Cancer
What You Should Know: The FDA and Syapse announce research collaboration expansion to address urgent public health challenges including supporting FDA’s goal of rapid understanding […]
Bayer to acquire KaNDy Therapeutics in $875M women’s health play
KaNDy’s lead product candidate, NT-814, is a non-hormonal treatment for symptoms of menopause. The drug completed Phase IIb testing and is slated to start Phase […]
How to Lower Your Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio
The potassium content in greens is one of two ways they can improve artery function within minutes of consumption. More than a thousand years ago, […]
Bayer adds menopause drug to pipeline with KaNDy acquisition
Bayer is to buy UK-based KaNDy Therapeutics in a deal worth more than $800 million, adding the biotech’s menopause drug to its women’s health pipeline. […]
Samsung Bioepis Launches Ontruzant (trastuzumab, biosimilar) for Early and Metastatic HER2-Overexpressing Breast Cancer in Brazil
Shots: The company launches its first oncology treatment Ontruzant (trastuzumab), a biosimilar referencing Herceptin in Brazil. The biosimilar has received ANVISA’s approval for the treatment […]
What High-Quality Ingredients Mean to Shakeology
With so many balls in the air, you don’t have time to research every ingredient that goes into your body – even though you’d like […]
$5M Research Grant Launches to Evaluate Efficacy of Virtual Diabetes Care
What You Should Know: – DreaMed Diabetes, the developer of personalized, AI-based diabetes management solutions, will participate in a clinical study, led by Jaeb Center […]
Pandemic Hampers Reopening of Joint Replacement Gold Mine
Dr. Ira Weintraub, a recently retired orthopedic surgeon who now works at a medical billing consultancy, saw a hip replacement bill for over $400,000 earlier […]
What is the “reputational value” of developing a COVID vaccine?
COVID-19 is a global pandemic and finding a vaccine for COVID-19 would be a boon to societal. The value would be enormous. One study found […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Less Sugar?
There are so many benefits to quitting or cutting sugar from your diet, here are just a few to get excited about!
Mental health coaching startup Ginger raises $50M
Ginger, a startup that provides mental health coaching services to its members, raised $50 million in series D funding.
Health in 2 Point 00, Episode 142 | Ginger, Infermedica, Xealth & SOC Telemed
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I cover all the deals that got overshadowed by the big news of Teladoc and Livongo’s […]
Cadila Pharma Launches NuPTH Biosimilar to Forteo for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in India
Shots: Cadila has launched NuPTH an osteoporosis biosimilar of Forteo in India. The NuPTH is used for the treatment of osteoporosis and in patients with […]
The Best Carbs to Eat After a Workout and Why
Helpful nutrition tips to help you refuel and re-energize after a workout.
Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of July 2020
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency. Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective […]
6 Healthy Noodles to Use in Your Favorite Pasta Recipes
Even if you’ve resolved to clean up your diet, you may struggle with cutting out your favorite pasta and noodle dishes. But here’s some good […]
Blue Shield of CA Taps Cricket Health to Offer AI-Driven, Personalized Kidney Care Plans for Members At No Cost
What You Should Know: – Blue Shield of CA and kidney care provider Cricket Health announced a partnership to offer a personalized, virtual, multidisciplinary care […]
Cerner Invests in Xealth to Jointly Develop Digital Health Solutions for Clinicians
What You Should Know: – Cerner and Xealth announce a collaboration to foster tighter physician-patient relationships by giving patients easier access to digital health tools. […]
How to Treat Bacterial Vaginosis
Vitamin C is pitted head-to-head against antibiotics for bacterial vaginal infections. A study published in 1999 raised the exciting possibility that “cheap, simple, innocuous and […]
How to Cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker
Quinoa is one of those powerhouse grains we just can’t get enough of. It’s got a nutty flavor with a fluffy yet hearty texture. Quinoa […]
How to Cook a Sweet Potato in the Microwave
Sweet potatoes are a delicious, nutritious, and versatile veggie. But baking a sweet potato in the oven takes a while — anywhere from 30 to […]
What Is an Air Fryer (and Do You Really Need One)?
Every few years, a new kitchen appliance hits the market and becomes the “must-have” gadget. There was the Instant Pot. Then the spiralizer for making zucchini noodles. […]
Why Starting Your Day With a Protein Bar is a Great Idea
Why 20-21g of protein is the smartest way to start your day.
Carve out a Few Minutes to Enjoy These Grilled Peaches with Cookie Crumbles
And that’s that way the peaches crumble.
These Mini Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies Are a Delicious Cut Up
Bite sized bliss.
BioNTech and Fosun Pharma Initiate Clinical Trial of BNT162b1 Against COVID-19 in China
Shots: The P-I study will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the vaccine as well as confirm dose selection in ~144 healthy subjects aged 18-55 […]
These 8 Life-Changing Tips Will Help You Age Well
These 8 Life-Changing Tips Will Help You Age Well Ilchi Lee, the author of I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years shares his life-changing tips on […]
Insights+ KOL Articles: The New Normal and Covid-19 Vaccine Development
Since the virus outbreak in China, all eyes are on the most awaited Covid-19 vaccine offering a glimmer of hope. Abide by social distancing, wearing […]
Vaccines provide good value for money in low- and middle-income countries
That is according to a Health Affairspaper by So Yoon Sim et al. (2020). We estimated economic benefits using cost-of-illness and value-of-a-statistical-life approaches and combined […]
INVEST Pitch Perfect winner spotlight: Amplified Sciences targets early pancreatic cancer detection
Amplified Sciences emerged as the winner of the diagnostics track for the MedCity INVEST conference’s Pitch Perfect contest with PanCystPro, the test it is developing […]
Armpit Shaving and Breast Cancer
Shaving before applying underarm antiperspirants can increase aluminum absorption. Could this explain the greater number of tumors and the disproportionate incidence of breast cancer in […]
VivoPlex raises funding to develop intra-uterine sensor
VivoPlex, a UK based firm specialising in fertility and women’s health, has raised £3.9m to develop an intra-uterine sensor system and generate clinical data that […]
How does HTA for orphan drugs differ across europe?
New research looks at the factors that speed up and slow down HTA appraisals for rare disease medicines across Europe. Rare diseases drugs have always […]
Bayer slides on €9.5bn loss caused by litigation, COVID-19 impact
Bayer counted the cost of its expensive Roundup weedkiller settlement in the second quarter with a €9.5 billion net loss made worse by lower sales […]
Home-Based Medical Care Can Reduce Hospitalizations and Lower Costs — But It’s Still Underutilized
While home-based medical care has been shown to reduce hospitalization rates and lower costs for both homebound and non-homebound populations alike, it continues to be […]
How to Cook Every Kind of Rice
Rice may seem like one of the easiest foods to make at home, but it can go wrong quickly. If you’ve ever ended up with […]
FDA approves MorphoSys, Incyte’s drug for vulnerable lymphoma population
The FDA approved Monjuvi for second-line diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Though the drug has the same antigen target as approved CAR-T cell therapies, it is […]
How to Know You’re Using the Wrong Weights
Tips to find the right weights to fit your level of fitness.
Incyte/Morphosys take on CAR-Ts as lymphoma antibody Monjuvi approved in US
Incyte and Morphosys’ Monjuvi antibody therapy has been approved for certain patients with lymphoma, as the companies hope to provide a more convenient alternative to […]
What Seniors Can Expect as Their New Normal in a Post-Vaccine World
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, […]
What’s in a Name? – What the “Organic” Label on Foods Really Means
What’s in a Name? – What the “Organic” Label on Foods Really Means The Organic Trend Sales of organic foods in the United States has […]
Pfizer, BioNTech score deal to supply 120M Covid-19 vaccine doses to Japan
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it follows a $1.95 billion contract between the two companies and the U.S. government. Assuming clinical […]
Get Your Fill With these Questified Stuffed Peppers
Stuff the peppers then stuff your face.
The Best Types of Workouts to Try if You’re a Beginner
One of the biggest road blocks to beginning a workout is knowing where to start. Avoid injury and maximize enjoyment with these tips.
Summer Desserts to Enjoy When It’s Too Hot For Chocolate
Sometimes chocolate can be too rich.
Worst Foods to Eat Before a Workout and Why
Turns out it’s not fun to work out when you’re filled with gas!
Roche Receives the US FDA’s Approval for VENTANA HER2 Dual ISH Test as CDx to Identify Breast Cancer
Shots: The US FDA has approved the new VENTANA HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail assay to detect HER2 biomarker in BC and as a […]
The Taste of This S’mores Slab Pie Doesn’t Lie
Make sure you save room for S’more than one piece
What Exercise Authorities Don’t Tell You About Optimal Duration
Physical fitness authorities seem to have fallen into the same trap as the nutrition authorities, recommending what they think may be achievable, rather than simply […]
AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) Receives the US FDA’s BT Designation for the Adjuvant Treatment of Patients with Stage IB-IIIA EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
Shots: The BT designation is based on P-III ADAURA trial which involves assessing Tagrisso (80 mg) vs PBO in 682 patients with Stage IB, II, […]
Henlius and Accord’s Zercepac (trastuzumab, biosimilar) Receive the EMA Approval for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer and Gastric Cancer
Shots: The approval is based on comparative quality studies, clinical studies including preclinical data and resulted in bio-similarity, comparable efficacy and safety of Zercepac (HLX02) […]
UCB Canada’s Brivlera (brivaracetam) Receives Health Canada Approval to Treat Partial-Onset Seizures in Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
Shots: The approval is based on the principle of extrapolation of its efficacy data in adults also supported by pharmacokinetic and safety data in children. […]
Helpful Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings
Sugar tastes amazing, but it reacts like a drug in your brain, so here are some tips to help you kick the habit.
Bake the New Lemon Cake Quest Bar into These Delicious Lemon Scones
Have your cake for breakfast.
UK awards COVID-19 grant to surgery software developer
The UK government is providing funding to bring a software tool used to monitor patients during surgery to market “as soon as possible”, says its […]
5 Compelling Reasons to Clean Up Your Diet
We all know it’s important to make time to exercise and move your body regularly. But no matter how many steps you log in a […]
UK must ensure medicines replenished for Covid-19 second wave
The trade committee urged ministers to develop “parallel supply chains” as a solution Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain needs to […]
Zebra Medical Receives the US FDA’s Approval for its HealthMammo Mammography Tool
Shots: The US FDA has granted 510 (k) clearance to HealthMammo for boosting early detection of breast cancer in mammograms The tool utilizes the AI […]
In Texas, More People Are Losing Their Health Insurance as COVID Cases Climb
Steve Alvarez started feeling sick around Father’s Day weekend this year. His symptoms started as mild, but developed into a fever, chills and shortness of […]
Eli Lilly Amends its 2013 Agreement with Chi-Med to Commercialize Elunate (fruquintinib) in China
Shots: Chi-Med to receive 70%-80% of Elunate sales in the form of royalties, manufacturing costs and service payments with no upfront regarding this amendment. Lilly […]
The Crowding Out Strategy to Eating Healthier
It may be more expedient politically to promote an increase in consumption of healthy items rather than a decrease in consumption of unhealthy items, but […]
Great Sweet Flavors for People Who Don’t Like Chocolate
Did you know there are people who just don’t like chocolate? This is the article for them. But you chocolate lovers might learn something too!
CPhI Japan rescheduled for Spring 2021 with digital solutions to be launched
CPhI Japan – organised by Informa Markets – announces that, following a detailed review with partners and key industry stakeholders and to ensure the health […]
AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo sign $6B deal for antibody-drug conjugate
The companies will share development and commercialization of DS-1062 in solid tumors. They already have a similar deal in place, the $6.9 billion agreement signed […]
Three Pharma Companies Launch Favipiravir to Treat COVID-19 in India
Shots: Jenburkt became the second company to launch Favivent (favipiravir) to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms at a price of Rs. 39/tablet Cipla receives […]
AstraZeneca inks $6bn cancer drug deal with Daiichi Sankyo
AstraZeneca has begun a new agreement with Daiichi Sankyo to develop and market an antibody to treat cancer, worth up to $6 billion. The deal […]
Gilead and Galapagos’ Jyseleca (filgotinib) Receive the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shots: Then CHMP’s positive opinion is based on P-III FINCH and P-II DARWIN programs that included 4,544 RA patient-years of experience with filgotinib. All three […]
UCB’s IL-17 latecomer bimekizumab beats Cosentyx in psoriasis trial
Belgian biopharma company UCB is bringing up the rear of the IL-17 inhibitor category with its bimekizumab drug, so is celebrating new late-stage data showing […]
Technology Divide Between Senior ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ Roils Pandemic Response
Family gatherings on Zoom and FaceTime. Online orders from grocery stores and pharmacies. Telehealth appointments with physicians. These have been lifesavers for many older adults […]
DuPont Announces Research Collaboration with Rutgers University
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) today announced a research collaboration in microbiome science with the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) at Rutgers University […]
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Daiichi Sankyo Signs a Research Agreement Gustave Roussy for DS-1062 and Patritumab Deruxtecan to Treat Lung and Breast Cancer
Shots: Gustave Roussy to receive funding and support from Daiichi Sankyo for integrative research program including clinical, translational, and preclinical studies for DS-1062 and patritumab […]
Eko Awarded $2.7M NIH Grant for Heart Murmur & Valvular Heart Disease Detection Algorithms
What You Should Know: – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted next-generation cardiac AI company Eko an award totaling $2.7 million to support […]
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Chugai, Biofourmis partner on DTx for pain monitoring
The companies will test Biofourmis’ sensor and artificial intelligence system in a clinical trial of more than 120 women with endometriosis.
Combating Air Pollution Effects with Food
There is a food that offers the best of both worlds—significantly improving our ability to detox carcinogens like diesel fumes and decreasing inflammation in our […]
Mylan Launches Remdesivir Under the Brand Name Desrem for COVID-19 in India
Shots: Mylan launches Desrem (remdesivir) addressing the unmet needs amid COVID-19. The drug is approved for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed incidences of COVID-19 […]
Pfizer and BioNTech Elicits Strong T-cell Response in P-I/II Study Against COVID-19
Shots: The companies reported that most advanced of four COVID-19 vaccine candidates from their BNT162 mRNA-based vaccine program demonstrated the ability to elicit high SARS-CoV-2 […]
GSK buys £130m stake in German coronavirus vaccine maker
Stake of 10% in CureVac is part of deal that could eventually be worth more than £800m Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus […]
Roche Signs RWD Collaboration with PicnicHealth to Create Personalized Treatment for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Shots: The real-world evidence partnership will allow the Roche to access PicnicHealth’s set of de-identified patient records to gain insights on certain diseases and treatments […]
Lilly’s mirikizumab tops Novartis’ blockbuster Cosentyx in psoriasis
Eli Lilly is a latecomer in the new generation of biologic therapies for psoriasis with its mirikizumab candidate, but a win in a head-to-head trial […]
Roche, PicnicHealth start RWD partnership with multiple sclerosis focus
The companies will use a combination of more than seven years of medical record data with five years of prospective data on 5,000 MS patients, […]
Some Useful Information Concerning Custom Paper
Custom newspaper is extremely important when it comes to running your business and as a business owner, it’s necessary to consider how this writing services […]
Sinopharm launches Phase III trial of inactivated-virus vaccine in Abu Dhabi
The Beijing company said it selected the United Arab Emirates because of its ethnic diversity, which will enable it to determine the feasibility of taking […]
Chasing Brilinta payoff, AZ details THALES data in ischemic stroke
AstraZeneca has lifted the veil on the large-scale THALES trial of its antiplatelet drug Brilinta in stroke, the company’s last big hope for recouping its […]
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What Happens if You Have Red Wine or Avocados with a Meal?
Whole plant sources of sugar and fat can ameliorate some of the postprandial (after meal) inflammation caused by the consumption of refined carbohydrates and meat. […]
Zydus Initiates Adaptive P-I/II Clinical Study Evaluating its ZyCoV-D Against COVID-19 in India
Shots: Zydus has commenced the adaptive P-I/II human clinical trials of its plasmid DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D and reported its first human dosing The Adaptive P-I/II […]
Mallinckrodt’s liver disease drug terlipressin edges FDA advisory panel
An FDA advisory committee has narrowly voted in favour of approval of Mallinckrodt’s terlipressin for hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1), after the agency questioned the […]
GYANT Raises $13.6M for AI-Enabled Digital Front Door Solution to Drive Patient-Doctor Engagements
What You Should Know: – GYANT raises $13.6M in Series A funding for AI-enabled digital front door solutions to drive meaningful patient-doctor engagement. – The […]
Ovid, Angelini sign Europe licensing deal worth up to $232.5M for rare disease drug
In exchange for a $20 million upfront payment and up to $212.5 million in milestones, Italy-based Angelini will gain exclusive development, manufacturing and commercialzation rights […]
Decreasing Inflammation and Oxidation After Meals
Within hours of eating an unhealthy meal, we can get a spike in inflammation, crippling our artery function, thickening our blood, and causing a fight-or-flight […]
States Allow In-Person Nursing Home Visits As Families Charge Residents Die ‘Of Broken Hearts’
Navigating Aging Navigating Aging focuses on medical issues and advice associated with aging and end-of-life care, helping America’s 45 million seniors and their families navigate the […]
The Guardian view on a women’s health scandal: under the skin | Editorial
An official review of vaginal mesh and medicines in pregnancy reveals systemic weaknesses, and sexism too Greater openness about women’s bodies was one of the […]
What Does Drinking Soy Milk Do to Hormone Levels?
The vast majority of breast cancers start out hormone-dependent, where estradiol, the primary human estrogen, “plays a crucial role in their breast cancer development and […]
First New Drug Application for Dayvigo in Asia outside Japan
TOKYO: Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that the new drug application for approval of its in-house-discovered and developed orexin receptor antagonist DAYVIGO (generic name: lemborexant) […]
High Blood Pressure May Lead to Low Brain Volume
Having hypertension in midlife (ages 40 through 60) is associated with elevated risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s dementia later in life, even more so […]
WHO says trials show malaria and HIV drugs don’t cut Covid-19 hospital deaths
Hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir not found to help patients in hospital Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The World Health Organization (WHO) said […]
Cool off This Summer With Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream
Yes, you read that right, this is ice cream, Questified!
You Have to Try These 3-Ingredient Chocolate Clusters ASAP
Because you deserve a simple dose of sweets.
Things to Never Say to Someone Looking to Lose Weight
Why you may think you’re “just trying to help,” read these handy tips to make sure you’re a system of support and not criticism.
Are the BPA-Free Plastics Like Tritan Safe?
Do BPA-free plastics such as Tritan, have human hormone-disrupting effects? And what about BPS and BPF? Recent human studies indicate that exposure to the plastics […]
The Best Tips to Fall Asleep and Why You Need Those 7-8 Hours So Bad
Sleep is probably the best thing to compliment your workouts
Take 30 Minutes and Bake Yourself This Unbelievably Delicious Berry Cobbler
Warm summer days deserve warm summer sweets
Eating Seaweed Salad May Boost Immune Function
Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles. Billions of pounds of seaweed are […]
The Best Foods for Stronger Bones
Being sedentary during Covid-19? That could be bad news for your bones.
Pill-Free Ways to improve Your Sex Life
“Sex is important to health,” according to the Harvard Health Letter. “Frequent sexual intercourse is associated with reduced heart attack risk.” But, as I discuss […]
Targeted Protein Degradation is Anticipated to Become a Major Therapeutic Modality in the Coming Decade
The targeted protein degradation approach is believed to possess the potential to unlock the undruggable proteome, which was traditionally considered to be inaccessible. Compared to […]
Chia Seeds vs. Flaxseeds
What effect do chia seeds have on weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation? We’ve been eating chia seeds for more than […]
3 Day Refresh Reformulation
If you’re one of the million-plus people who have experienced the cleansing awesomeness of 3 Day Refresh, you know it’s a perfect way to clean […]
How to Survive a Pandemic: Paperback Pre-Order
I’m thrilled to announce that after being released only in audio and digital format, my newest book, How to Survive a Pandemic, is now available […]
One Way to Treat Asthma and Autoimmune Diseases with Diet
Cutting two teaspoons of salt’s worth of sodium from one’s daily diet can significantly improve lung function in asthmatics In the 1960s and 1970s, a […]
The Best Things to Pair With Protein Bars for a Complete Meal
Some unconventional pairings in here, but we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you give them a try!
4 Tips if You’re Starting a Plant-Based Diet
The key is to ease into it
A Half Teaspoon of Dried Rosemary May Improve Cognitive Function
In Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5, Ophelia notes that rosemary is for remembrance, an idea that goes back at least a few thousand years to […]
How to Foster a Healthy Gut Flora
What’s more important: probiotics or prebiotics? And where can we best get them? “Virtually every day we are all confronted with the activity of our […]
What on earth is the boss of AstraZeneca up to with his approach to Gilead? | Nils Pratley
Pascal Soriot heroically defended the company against Pfizer, but now he needs to calm his investors It’s hard to keep AstraZeneca out of the headlines. […]
Pre-Order Autumn’s New Book Now!
Since the launch of 21 Day Fix revolutionized healthy eating and fitness over six years ago, Autumn Calabrese has helped hundreds of thousands of people […]
Contaminants Found in 90% of Herbal Supplements Tested
The majority of dietary supplement facilities tested were found noncompliant with good manufacturing practices guidelines. “The U.S. public is not well protected” by current […]
Boosting Antiviral Immune Function with Green Tea
Unlike most antiviral drugs, green tea appears to work by boosting the immune system to combat diseases such as genital warts (caused by HPV) and […]
The Monthly Fix: How to Read a Food Label
The Monthly Fix is the monthly companion to Beachbody’s premium nutrition program, Ultimate Portion Fix, created by Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese. Learn more about The Monthly Fix. In […]
What to Do If Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Weight-Loss Goals
The Mindset Membership is the monthly companion to Beachbody’s premium nutrition program, 2B Mindset, created by Ilana Muhlstein, M.S., RDN. Learn more about The Mindset Membership. Sign […]
Vitamin D Supplements for Increasing Aging Muscle Strength
We have known for more than 400 years that muscle weakness is a common presenting symptom of vitamin D deficiency. Bones aren’t the only organs […]
My new book, How to Survive a Pandemic, is out now!
How to Survive a Pandemic is now out! Note: if you checked on Amazon and noticed the Kindle and paperback versions were not available before, they […]
Mad Cow Disease and Cosmetics
As I discuss in my video Which Intestines for Food and Cosmetics?, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reopened comments about its policy of […]
Medical Meat Bias
When famed surgeon Michael DeBakey was asked why his studies published back in the 1930s linking smoking and lung cancer were ignored, he had to […]
What to Take for Menstrual Cramps
In my video Ginger for Migraines, I described how ginger works as well as the leading “drug” in the treatment of migraines, “one of the […]
What Meat and Eggs Do to Our Microbiome
As I’ve explored before, whether young or old, male or female, smoker or non-smoker, with high blood pressure or low blood pressure, high cholesterol or […]
Using Green Tea to Help Prevent Cancer and Treat Cancer
Tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death in general, with each additional cup of green tea a […]
Does Aspartame Cause Lymphoma?
The approval of aspartame has a controversial history. The Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that “there is a reasonable certainty […]
Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Vitamin C Supplements
Mainstream medicine has long had a healthy skepticism of dietary supplements, extending to the present day with commentaries like “Enough is enough.” In an essay […]
The Benefits of Slow Breathing
There are all manner of purported hiccup “cures,” which include everything from chewing on a lemon, inhaling pepper, or, our dog’s favorite, eating a spoonful […]
Get Your Donations Matched (and COVID-19 Updates)
A very generous donor has offered to match all donations up to $10,000. Donations can be made through this form. We realize these are unsettling and […]
How to Treat Hiccups
Nearly everyone has experienced hiccups, but what exactly are they? It used to be thought that a hiccup is just a simple muscle spasm of […]
Coming July 13: Beachbody Bevvy!
Even when your diet is on point — you’re fueling your body with nutritious foods, cooking healthy meals, meal prepping — you can still get […]
Salted Caramel Shakeology Is Sold Out!
Salted Caramel Shakeology has officially SOLD OUT in the U.S. and Canada. We’re so excited for those who were able to order this new flavor […]
Mindset Menu Cooking Show
In just a couple of years, the 2B Mindset nutrition program has helped hundreds of thousands of people lose weight happily — and actually keep […]
Takeaways from My Webinar on COVID-19
On December 30, 2019, Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital in the Hubei province of China, messaged his fellow physicians, alerting them […]
What About the Sodium in Miso?
According to the second World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research expert report, “[s]alt is a probable cause of stomach cancer,” one of the […]
How to Prevent the Infection that May Trigger Type 1 Diabetes
The compelling finding of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) circulating disproportionately within the bloodstream of type 1 diabetics was subsequently confirmed by culturing it straight out […]
Can What You Eat Improve Your Mood?
We tend to think of the connection between food and mood as a one-way street. We eat something that tastes good, and it makes us […]
The Role of Meat and Dairy in Triggering Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes “arises following the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing pancreatic β [beta] cells…[and] is most often diagnosed in children and adolescents, usually presenting […]
How to Treat Endometriosis with Diet
“Endometriosis is a major cause of disability and compromised quality of life in women and teenage girls.” It “is a chronic disease which is under-diagnosed, […]
What to Eat and Avoid for Women with BRCA Gene Mutations
Five studies have been performed on breast cancer survival and soy foods involving more than 10,000 breast cancer patients, and together they found that those […]
The Mindset Membership: Tips to Lose Weight AND Save Money
The Mindset Membership is the monthly companion to Beachbody’s premium nutrition program, 2B Mindset, and part of Nutrition+, our comprehensive solution to help you stay on […]
The Monthly Fix: How to Kick Your Cravings to the Curb
The Monthly Fix is the monthly companion to Beachbody’s premium nutrition program, Ultimate Portion Fix, created by Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese. Learn more about The […]
Zai Lab’s Zejula (niraparib) Receives NMPA’s Approval as Maintenance Therapy for Patients with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer in China
Shots: Zejula (niraparib) is an oral once-daily poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor used as a maintenance therapy for adult patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian […]
Clover Reports Dosing of SCB-808 (biosimilar, etanercept) in P-III Trial in China
Shots: The P-III study involves assessing of SCB-808 vs Enbrel in patients with AS (axSpA) via SC administration SCB-808 is being developed in the prefilled […]