Trump’s new plan to import cheaper drugs from abroad already FAILED in Massachusetts

On Thursday, President Trump insinuated that he would throw his weight behind the Florida governor’s proposed plan to help keep drug prices lower by importing medications from other countries.  It might be good for prices, but with recent reports of fake foreign drugs and widespread contamination in blockbuster medications manufactured abroad, it’s not clear the … Read more

Talking therapy could cure IBS better than drugs, study reveals

Talking therapy could cure IBS better than drugs, study reveals after patients who had CBT over the phone or online experienced less symptoms Study of more than 500 patients found talking greatly reduced symptoms Irritable bowel syndrome causes diarrhoea, constipation or both But experts say less than half benefit from supplements and laxatives  By Victoria Allen … Read more

FDA urges patients to keep taking contaminated blood pressure drugs

FDA urges patients to keep taking contaminated blood pressure drugs despite cancer risk, amid global shortage Drugs containing valsartan, losartan and irbesartan are some of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure Some one in three Americans may need blood pressure medication to avoid heart attack and stroke  Pills from nearly 30 manufacturers … Read more

Scientists create drugs to keep the skin youthful by boosting levels of a crucial protein

Saggy, wrinkled faces could soon be a thing of the past as researchers have identified a key mechanism of how skin ages. A key protein compound which could represent ‘a new anti-ageing intervention’ has been discovered by scientists. Two drugs have been created which offer hope that a fountain of youth could be developed in … Read more

Fascinating picture shows anti-ageing drugs really do work

A fascinating picture of two very different mice shows anti-ageing drugs really do work.  Scientists gave the youth-enhancing medication to mice, with some of the rodents being left with glossy fur and bright eyes. This is a stark contrast from the frail, tired-looking mice who did not receive the drugs – and could easily be … Read more