A component of ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture is documented as being used for medical purposes as far back as 2,000 years ago. Some even say it was practiced in China 4,000 years ago [...]
The looming antibiotic apocalypse could soon plunge medicine back into the dark ages. Scientists have recently discovered bacteria that can resist colistin – the antibiotic of last resort – [...]
A hormone treatment frequently used to help men suffering from prostate cancer may be doubling their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research presented on Monday. [...]
Google invested in a patent to design a smart watch that can monitor glucose levels with a “needle-free blood draw,” proving that society is more concerned about treating diabetes than prev [...]
Under new legislation already passed by the House, pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices may soon be as loosely regulated as the 80,000+ harmful chemicals allowed in everyday products, m [...]
If you watch TV at all, you’ve surely noticed that most of the commercials are for prescription drugs. This “direct-to-consumer” advertising has not always been legal, as [...]
This article takes a look at some of the directors who sit on the board of what is arguably the most well-known newspaper in the world today: The New York Times. Although these directors do [...]
In a shocking move, the American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a COMPLETE BAN on direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs and implantable medical devices. AMA, the l [...]
In case you didn’t think antibiotics were enough of a nuisance already, here’s some more “good” news for you! Studies show that antibiotic use can actually lead to disrupted int [...]
Bacteria are resisting the killing effects of antibiotics more than ever before. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance has reached dangerous levels globall [...]
