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FDA Just Approved The World’s First Injectable Medication to Prevent HIV

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The world’s first injectable medication to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency announced Monday (December 20).   The injectable drug – called Apretude or its generic name, “cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension” – provides an alternative to daily pills for HIV prevention, such as Truvada and Descovy. These pills are … Read more

We May Be Prescribing Antidepressants Wrong, Claims Concerning New Review

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Millions of people take antidepressants each day, but a major new review of the data brings up some concerns with how the drugs are currently prescribed.  In fact, when taken over long periods for mild and moderate depression, antidepressants may be doing patients more harm than good, the review explains.   That’s not to say … Read more

It’s Clearer Than Ever – The Active Compound in Ecstasy Can Safely Assist PTSD Therapy

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For people with post-traumatic stress disorder, recalling memories of physical or sexual assault, combat or disaster-related events can induce intense anxiety or panic attacks as well as debilitating flashbacks.   In the US, about seven percent of people suffer from PTSD and lose an average of about four working days each month as a result. … Read more