White House Ends Fetal Tissue Research by Federal Scientists

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and LAURAN NEERGAARD / The Associated Press Jun 5, 2019 Abortion foes claim victory as Trump team ignores scientists' advice about its merits in studies on childhood cancers, other health woes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Medical Milestone, U.S. Approves Marijuana-Based Drug for Seizures

MATTHEW PERRONE / The Associated Press Jun 25, 2018 Epidiolex, used to treat rare forms of epilepsy, contains CBD, a chemical ingredient found in the cannabis plant. FDA approval takes place in an increasingly complicated legal environment for marijuana. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Enough to Make Me Gag’: Warren and Sanders Decry Latest Big Pharma Giveaway (Video)

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Nov 30, 2016 Sen. Elizabeth Warren vows to fight the 21st Century Cures Act "because I know the difference between compromise and extortion." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Daring’ Synthesis Builds Hundreds of Antibiotics From Scratch

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 Chemists searching for ways to overcome antibiotic-resistant bacteria have generated more than 300 variations of a drug that has long been a cornerstone of medical treatment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Are TED Talks Deceiving Us?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 14, 2013 As the creative class suffers, TED Talks and books about creativity are on the rise; scientists have hit a turning point in Alzheimer's research with a new discovery; meanwhile, while Americans are becoming increasingly obese, so are their pets. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Apparent Progress Made in Gene Treatment of HIV

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2012 Researchers are encouraged by the results of a 16-year study of T cells that have been engineered to kill cells infected with HIV. The altered cells reproduce themselves successfully and have not led to the development of cancers, as previous attempts to tinker with T cells’ genetics have. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Medical Research: Seeking a Better Return

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2011 Critics of the National Institutes of Health argue that the $30 billion the government pours into medical research and innovation through the organization each year is not making Americans healthier. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )