FDA declines to approve Alkermes opioid-based depression drug

(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday declined to approve Alkermes Plc’s opioid-based depression treatment, citing the need for additional data to prove the effectiveness of the drug. The largely expected decision comes months after an advisory panel to the FDA strongly voted against the drug and raised questions on its safety… Read More »

Stomach bloating warning – the amount of water you should drink to avoid trapped wind pain

Stomach bloating is a very common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can make the stomach feel puffy, swollen, and generally uncomfortable. But, making some small dietary changes could help you to avoid feeling bloated. Regularly drinking enough water is an easy way to lower… Read More »

Teva's migrane drug gets EU panel nod

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), is seen in London, Britain, April 25, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo (Reuters) – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said a European Medicines Agency (EMA) panel on Friday recommended approving migraine treatment Ajovy, a drug that the company has been counting on to revive its fortune. Ajovy was… Read More »