British scientists have developed a new medicine that may prevent and even stop brain cells degeneration. The medicine was made from Brussel sprouts and carrots, both rich in vitamin A. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and Durham developed synthetic vitamin A after a two-year project that cost $ 250,000. They recently announced that they… Read More: New medicine raises hope for Alzheimer's treatment »
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson Inc’s statement was unequivocal. FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby powder line a drugstore shelf in New York October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson “The FDA has tested Johnson’s talc since the ’70s. Every single time it did not contain asbestos,” the company said in a… Read More: After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety… »
Many modern drugs are derived from purified and concentrated plant compounds (although compared to 20 years ago, few drug companies expend time and money looking at medicinal plant chemistry these days). Rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), for example, a perennial plant native to Madagascar, is the basis for a number of commonly used cancer drugs that… Read More: Why so Many Cancer Drugs Are Made From Periwinkle »
The Wall Street Journal reports the ban also includes businesses that contain pharmacies, such as supermarkets and big-box stores. (iStock) NEW YORK – New York City pharmacies won’t be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal reports the ban also includes businesses that contain pharmacies, such as supermarkets and big-box stores. The… Read More: NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes starting Jan. 1 »