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Beyond CBD: Here come the other cannabinoids, but where’s the evidence?

In the span of a few years, the component of cannabis called CBD (cannabidiol) went from being a relatively obscure molecule to a healthcare fad that has swept the world, spawning billions in sales, millions of users, CBD workout clothing, pillowcases, hamburgers, ice cream — you name it. The concerns of such a rapid adoption… Read More: Beyond CBD: Here come the other cannabinoids, but where’s the… »

FDA’s second-in-command Abernethy leaving agency as Biden’s commissioner yet to be named

After just two years at the FDA, principal deputy chief Amy Abernethy is leaving the agency. As second-in-command and acting chief information officer, Abernethy oversaw tech and data modernization at the FDA and launched its COVID-19 accelerator project to boost real-world data gathering. Her unexpected departure comes as the search for a permanent FDA commissioner continues two… Read More: FDA’s second-in-command Abernethy leaving agency as Biden’s commissioner yet to… »

#FierceMadness pharma ad contest narrows: Pfizer, Bayer, Novartis, ViiV and Biohaven among the Elite Eight still standing

FierceMadess voters have spoken—and now, just an Elite Eight pharma advertisers are still in the running for the 2021 title.  Pfizer, Bayer, Novartis, Roche, Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline’s ViiV Healthcare are among the Big Pharma contenders still playing in the DTC ad campaign contest, while Evofem Biosciences and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals are the smaller upstarts looking for… Read More: #FierceMadness pharma ad contest narrows: Pfizer, Bayer, Novartis, ViiV and… »

Best Kratom For Energy 2021 – Strains, Effects & Dosage

If you ever need to boost your energy levels, improve focus, or generally relax, there are many products in the market that can help you. However, how safe are they? Will they lead to addiction?  Such questions would come to mind when you have many choices. Well, one of the choices would be to use… Read More: Best Kratom For Energy 2021 – Strains, Effects & Dosage »