US health chief Kennedy names new vaccine panel
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy sacked all 17 experts of the advisory panel to the main US health agency...
Research
Fighting myeloma with fiber: Plant-based diet offers promise
Results from a new clinical trial suggest that a high-fiber plant-based diet could benefit patients at risk for developing multiple...
Collaborations result in antibiotic resistance breakthrough
University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have been part of two groundbreaking studies in the battle against drug...
Egypt pledges stricter controls on psychotropic drugs amid concerns over misuse, smuggling
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, has called for more stringent oversight of pharmaceutical distribution,...
Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries,...
Roy J. Whitley, MBA, Showcases Distinction in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Roy J. Whitley, MBA, serves as the president and chief executive officer of Rx Outreach...Read More
Eisai to Launch “Pariet S,” the First Proton Pump Inhibitor RX-to-OTC in Japan
TOKYO, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the launch of “Pariet®S” (pharmaceutical requiring guidance),...
Application of machine learning in drug side effect prediction: databases, methods and challenges
Understanding and preventing drug side effects holds a profound influence on drug development and utilization, profoundly impacting patients' physical and...
Double cheer continues for India Inc in Q4 profit growth
Corporate India's net profit surged in the March quarter, driven by reduced non-operating costs, while revenue growth remained moderate. Excluding...
NAFDAC cracks down on open drug markets, seizes over ₦1trn worth of banned, expired medicines
By Seun Ibiyemi In a sweeping nationwide operation, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has...
DeepSeek-R1 offers promising potential to accelerate healthcare transformation
A joint research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The Hong Kong University of Science...
Customs Uncovers Codeine, Fake Drugs, Stolen Cars in Major Smuggling Bust
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized six containers laden with contraband valued at ₦3.25...
Egypt, US partner to launch global pharmaceutical manufacturing, export venture
Egypt has signed a major joint venture agreement with US-based Dawah Pharma to manufacture and export pharmaceutical products and nutritional...
Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease
A study led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson's Sarver Heart Center identified...
23andMe to delist from Nasdaq, deregister with SEC
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said earlier this month that it will acquire "substantially all" of 23andMe's assets for $256 million...Read More
Potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative conditions
Worldwide, more than 55 million people suffer from dementia caused by Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other conditions that destroy cells...
Common antidepressants could help the immune system fight cancer
A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to a new UCLA research study. Selective...
Africa Day 2025: Igniting the Continent’s promise on the global stage
The harsh lessons of the last five years have since spurred African institutions to step up impressively; lending urgency to...
Athletes encouraged to use performance drugs at Enhanced Games
Competing athletes will be allowed to ‘maximize their performance’ through pharmaceutical assistance...Read More
Customs foils N3bn drug smuggling attempt at Apapa Port
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a shipment of prohibited pharmaceuticals and other contraband goods...
