FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Treat Macular Degeneration Disease and Other Eye Conditions

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna) as the first biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) for the treatment of several eye diseases and conditions, including neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a leading cause of vision loss and blindness for Americans aged 65 years and older. Byooviz is also approved […]

Essence of Wellness

  Essence of Wellness By Maya Brill Aravind Shiyaraman In the article why fitness is the essence of overall wellness, author Aravind Shiyaraman begins by talking about what real fitness. He states that achieving fitness is actually not that difficult. And you can’t judge the fitness of a person by looking at someone. Someone who […]

FDA Advances Data, IT Modernization Efforts with New Office of Digital Transformation

FDA prioritizes effective and efficient use of data by reorganizing IT, data and cybersecurity functions to agency-level Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the reorganization of the agency’s information technology (IT), data management and cybersecurity functions into the new Office of Digital Transformation (ODT). The office has been realigned to report directly to […]

Studies Bring Focus To Impact Of Plant-based Diet On Men’s Health

Plant-based diets are associated with multiple health benefits. Previous studies suggest a beneficial role of specific plant-based foods on prostate cancer, but little is known about plant-based dietary patterns and prostate cancer risk, PSA levels or erectile dysfunction. Three new studies discussing these considerations were presented during a virtual press session, which was moderated by […]

Spalding® Introduces New TF® Line Of Performance Basketballs With New Campaign

Spalding® brand ambassador Damian Lillard fronts the campaign Spalding®, the leading basketball equipment brand in the world, introduces the new TF® line of performance basketballs that are engineered for professional, collegiate, and high school leagues, in addition to recreational and outdoor use. To announce the launch, Spalding tapped brand ambassador Damian Lillard to star in a campaign focused on […]

Teatis Closes Seed Funding Round, Backed by Leading International Investors

New Brand for Diabetic Consumers Accrues Over $1 Million to Date Teatis, makers of superfood powders for diabetic consumers, announces the close of its seed funding round. The science-backed brand that specializes in sugar-blocking teas accrued $700,000 from various high-power angel investors, bringing Teatis’ total investment to over $1 million. Founded by serial entrepreneur Hiroshi Takatoh, Teatis’ seed […]

Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19

  COVID-19. We’ve been living with it for what sometimes seems like forever. Given the number of deaths that have occurred from the disease, it’s perhaps not surprising that some consumers are turning to drugs not approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). One of the FDA’s jobs is to carefully evaluate the scientific […]

World Suicide Prevention Day Is September 10

World Suicide Prevention Day

Free Access Bars® ‘subtle energy’ sessions available globally throughout September and October. HOUSTON – Access Consciousness®, a global personal empowerment movement present in over 176 countries, has today announced a month-long support initiative in response to the global decline in mental health, to align with both World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and World Mental […]

California Family Physicians Stand with Texas Abortion Providers

Law Threatens Access to Health Services The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) strongly denounces SB 8, the Texas law which allows private individuals to sue abortion providers and anyone else who assists a person in obtaining an abortion. The CAFP recognizes that an individual has the right to make their own reproductive decisions. In order to […]