Cellphone radiation causes cancer in rats, US Government study finds
From Newsmax The debate over whether cellphones can cause cancer is sure to reignite as a new government report says that rats developed cancer after being exposed to high levels of cellphone radiation. The report also says that the radiation…
First US drug with marijuana-derived ingredient goes on sale
From Newsmax The first Food and Drug Administration-approved drug containing an ingredient derived from the marijuana plant went on sale Thursday in the United States. Epidiolex is a twice-daily oral solution — a cannabidiol, or CBD liquid — made by…
Are generic drugs as good as brand name drugs?
From Newsmax Generics make up 80 percent of drug prescriptions filled in the United States and are a big cost savings for consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandates that they perform the same way and are as safe…
Beware: Your dog’s food may be deadly
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax It’s been a “ruff” time lately for the pet food industry. Celebrity chef Rachael Ray was slapped with a $5 million lawsuit against her dog food brand, Nutrish, claiming that it contains harmful chemicals. According…
Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Which sweetener should you use?
From Health Line What is monk fruit? Monk fruit is a small, green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. The fruit was first used by Buddhist monks in the 13th century, hence the fruit’s unusual name….
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Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream
From Newsmax Evidence that cannabis can ease epilepsy and other conditions is building as a British company counts down to what would be the first U.S. government approval for a prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant. GW Pharmaceuticals, which…
Glassbeam adds Calamed as New Healthcare Service Partner for the Caribbean and Latin America
Expands Artificial Intelligence Application with Anomaly Detection Model Exhibits at the AAMI 2018 Conference and Expo NEWS PROVIDED BY Glassbeam, Inc. SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Glassbeam, Inc., the premier machine data analytics company focused on supporting medical…
Pills can be effective past expiration dates
From Newsmax Just how firm are expiration dates on bottles of allergy or pain pills? Probably not as crucial as the “Best By” date on milk cartons. Medicines are expensive, and amid occasional shortages, some people are tempted to use…
A powerful drug derived from marijuana just got a major green light on its way to FDA approval
By Erin Brodwin From Business Insider An experimental cannabis-derived drug has gotten a unanimous approval vote from a group of scientists convened by the Food and Drug Administration. The committee concluded that the drug, called Epidiolex, is safe and effective….
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US: Medicare now covers gene sequencing for patients with advanced cancer
By Mallory Locklear, From engadget DNA sequencing tests help doctors find the best treatment option. Patients with advanced cancer will soon have access to more personalized treatment plans because Medicare will now cover genetic tests that sequence tumor cell DNA…
