JD Vance, the prominent conservative author and venture capitalist running for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, has recently made headlines after his campaign office fired a key adviser for posting about drug use on Reddit. The incident has brought attention to the delicate nature of a candidate’s image and the potential consequences of social media… Continue reading JD Vance’s Senate Office Fires Key Adviser Who Posted About Drug Use on Reddit
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The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug
The pharmaceutical industry is no stranger to fierce competition and patent disputes. In recent years, one drug has taken the market by storm and achieved blockbuster status. Ozempic, a medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has garnered significant attention and popularity. However, its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, finds itself in a battle to protect… Continue reading The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug
JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs
JD Vance, renowned author and former Trump adviser, has recently come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he used Reddit as a platform to discuss his personal experience with drug use. The revelations have sparked controversy and raised concerns about his standing as a role model and potential political candidate. Vance gained prominence in… Continue reading JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs
After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit—Especially the Prescription Drug Industry
After becoming a household name as one of the investors on the hit TV show Shark Tank, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is channeling his energy and resources towards a new target – the prescription drug industry. With his trademark no-nonsense attitude and a drive to disrupt the status quo, Cuban wants to break the system… Continue reading After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit—Especially the Prescription Drug Industry
Promising Mpox Drug Fails in Trials as Virus Spreads
Promising MPOX Drug Fails in Trials as Virus Spreads In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, the development of effective drugs and vaccines plays a crucial role. Researchers worldwide have been racing against time, striving to find a cure for the rampant MPOX virus that continues to cause havoc and claim countless lives. The recent… Continue reading Promising Mpox Drug Fails in Trials as Virus Spreads
In AI-enabled drug discovery, there might be more than one winner
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes woven into many facets of our life, its application in drug discovery is beginning to gain traction. The science of drug development has typically been a long and arduous process taking time and resources, and AI-enabled drug discovery seems to offer an efficient way to speed up the process and… Continue reading In AI-enabled drug discovery, there might be more than one winner
Starfield’s violence and “interactive drug use” has cost it a safe rating
Bethesda’s recent sci-fi RPG, Starfield, has been met with great anticipation from fans of the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. While the game’s first-look trailer may have seemed relatively innocent, the game’s creative director has been quick to point out that it contains far more mature content than expected. One of the features of the… Continue reading Starfield’s violence and “interactive drug use” has cost it a safe rating
Now That Hydra’s Gone, the Crypto-Based Dark Net Drug Trade Is Still Trying a Comeback
Since the shutdown of the Hydra dark net market in 2020, the crypto-based dark net drug trade has been blazing a comeback to prominence. Dark net markets are online stores that facilitate the buying and selling of illegal goods and services, such as drugs, weapons, and stolen credit card numbers. The Hydra dark net market… Continue reading Now That Hydra’s Gone, the Crypto-Based Dark Net Drug Trade Is Still Trying a Comeback
With new funding, Atomic AI envisions RNA as the next frontier in drug discovery
Amidst the abundance of news about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications, a rather interesting development has taken place in the latest advancements in drug discovery research. Recent funding to Atomic AI, a San Franciscan based company, has opened up a new frontier in the search for treatments and cures to diseases. By harnessing the… Continue reading With new funding, Atomic AI envisions RNA as the next frontier in drug discovery
Scientists Are Testing an Old Cough Medicine as a Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Parkinson’s Disease, a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, has no known cure. Scientists are hoping that an old cough medicine may provide the breakthrough they have been looking for. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of inactive ingredients in an old cough… Continue reading Scientists Are Testing an Old Cough Medicine as a Parkinson’s Disease Treatment