The Middle East remains a hotspot for geopolitical conflict in 2024, with tensions in the region intensifying. In recent months, fighting has surged between Israel and militant groups in Gaza and Lebanon. The renewed violence has drawn international attention, with several countries calling for a ceasefire, while others continue to be involved in diplomatic negotiations. … Read more
Scientists have developed two new drug candidates, inspired by a traditional African psychedelic medicinal plant called ibogaine, that can potentially treat addiction and depression in mice by targeting the serotonin transporter. These compounds mimic the desirable effects of ibogaine without its side effects, and more testing is underway to explore their therapeutic potential. The targeted … Read more
If you’re looking for a new indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that provides you with the best of both worlds, a one-two punch for your mind and body, then the Blue Cookies strain could be ideal for you. This review of the Blue Cookies strain has everything you need to know. Here we have a strain … Read more
In an undated image from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. (NIAID via The New York Times) A new shortage of a type of penicillin crucial for fighting syphilis is alarming infectious disease experts, who warn that a prolonged shortage of the drug could worsen the … Read more
Berberine Natures Ozempic.jpg – Credit: PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY Matthew Cooley. PHOTOGRAPHS USED IN ILLUSTRATION FROM Adobe Stock; Getty On social media, The supposed wonder drug that’s on everyone’s lips at the moment is Ozempic, the drug created to treat type 2 diabetes that’s now being used as a weight-loss treatment. But with access to Ozempic … Read more
Pharmacy benefit managers are intermediaries who work with drug companies and insurers, helping set retail prices for the prescription drugs Americans rely on for their health. They are now the subject of a series of new bills in Congress. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption on/off Robert F. Bukaty/AP Pharmacy benefit managers are intermediaries … Read more
Jane had been suffering from persistent headaches for several days. She had a busy schedule and she didn’t want to take time off work to see a doctor. Instead, she decided to self-medicate and bought over-the-counter pain relievers from a nearby pharmacy. At first, the painkillers seemed to work. Jane was able to manage her … Read more
Doctors fear dying patients could face more pain and suffering due to an anticipated shortage of a type of morphine. A drug called Order, a liquid form of the opioid used to treat severe pain, is expected to be stopped in Australia. It is given to people dying of cancer and suffering from other life-limiting … Read more
Cris Cantu/Getty Images A new report from the CDC shows that there has been a 276% increase of xylazine in opioid overdoses. Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is increasingly being added to street drugs to create a euphoric effect. The CDC recommends using xylazine test strips to check street drugs for contamination before use. Xylazine, also … Read more
Sometimes the old cures are the best cures, and that seems to be the case with Tiger Balm, which has been relieving pain for more than a century. The most amazing thing about topical pain relievers is that they work in a completely different way than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil, and also quite … Read more