Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep

For the first time, there’s scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally having an effective sleep aid sourced from medical cannab… Continue reading Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep

Weight-loss pill passes important safety trial

In good news for those averse to injections, GLP-1 agonist medication is a step closer to being offered in oral pill form, with AstraZeneca revealing “encouraging data” out of its Phase I study of its obesity and diabetes drug AZD5004.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Weight-loss pill passes important safety trial

Alzheimer’s drug trial raises concerns for accelerating cognitive decline

A drug that reduces iron levels in the brain also has a profound effect on Alzheimer's disease progression

While growing evidence suggests that there’s a link between blood iron levels and the development of Alzheimer’s disease, new research investigating the effects of an available iron-reducing drug has raised concerns about its use as a treatment for the condition.

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COVID-19 Vaccine-Maker Hit with Cyberattack, Data Breach

Dr. Reddy’s, the contractor for Russia’s “Sputinik V” COVID-19 vaccine and a major generics producer, has had to close plants and isolate its data centers. Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine-Maker Hit with Cyberattack, Data Breach

COVID-19 Clinical Trials Slowed After Ransomware Attack

The attack on eResearchTechnology potentially slowed down coronavirus research worldwide, and researchers suggest a nation-state actor could be behind the incident. Continue reading COVID-19 Clinical Trials Slowed After Ransomware Attack