FDA Drug Approvals & Clinical Trials

Taking Root: Pelage Pharma's Hair Regrowth Gambit

Pelage Pharmaceuticals enters late-stage trials with PP405, a topical gel that 'awakens' hair follicles. See why Google Ventures is betting on this startup.

STAT+: The race to catch KRAS, pancreatic cancer’s ‘greasy ball,’ and create the most promising drug in decades

Daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer drug from Revolution Medicines, is showing unprecedented success. For patients like Leanna Stokes, survival time doubled.

Russian troops punished for drink and drugs; frontline attacks on Ukraine rising, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is considering dismissing three commanders of the armed forces, Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported Tuesday.

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Research, Including Ibogaine

President Trump has signed an executive order to ease research restrictions on psychedelics, such as ibogaine, a substance used in some regions for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. The order aims to speed up access to new medical research and treatments, with a $50 million federal investment planned. It also opens a pathway for ibogaine...

Direct Meds GLP-1 2026: Claims Examined, Pricing Verified & What Consumers Should Confirm Before Buying

New York City, NY, April 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You've done the diets. Probably more than once. You've tracked calories, cut carbs, tried intermittent fasting, started gym memberships in January and quietly stopped going in March. And none of it has moved the needle the way you needed it to. Here's something worth understanding: for many...

One in Five US Orphan Drug Designations This Month Goes to Korean Firms

Three of 14 therapeutics designated as US FDA orphan drugs this month were developed by Korean firms Yuhan, ABL Bio, and Xcellomol, boosting technology export prospects.

Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics, including ibogaine, for mental health treatment

The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR – Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,431,476 shares, a growth of 19.9% from the March 15th total of 3,695,686 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, [...]

Plans to turn former Haleon site into industrial and logistics space set be submitted in May

Plans to transform the former Haleon site in Maidenhead into a new industrial and logistics space are set to be submitted to the Royal Borough next month.

Life at Rs 11,000 a month: Overtime norm, being tired or falling sick not an option for Noida industrial workers

Lakhs of industrial workers in Noida live on shoestring budgets stretched to breaking point by rising living costs. Forget aspiration, it means making compromises on living with dignity, health & hygiene, and children’s education

UNC-developed AI ultrasound tool for estimating fetal age receives FDA clearance

FDA cleared a UNC-developed AI that estimates fetal age from basic ultrasound video, no specialist required. It's active in 12 countries and can now be used clinically in the U.S.

Trump Administration Accelerates Review of Psychedelic Drugs for Medical Use

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the review process for certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which is showing promise for treating conditions like PTSD and opioid addiction, particularly among combat veterans. Despite ibogaine's current classification as a high-risk, illegal drug, the...

Joe Rogan Joins Trump for Signing of EO to Fast-Track Access to Psychedelic Drug-Based Research, Treatment

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Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Ivermectin and Mebendazole in Cancer Patients: Results from a Prospective Observational Cohort (medical study)

A new observational study of 197 cancer patients taking a combined ivermectin + mebendazole protocol is going viral on social media — and for understandable reasons. At six-month follow-up, 84.4% of respondents reported clinical benefit (no evidence of disease, regression, or stable disease), and nearly half (48.4%) reported either tumor...

Are psychedelic drugs safe? Trump’s fast-track order raises questions

Donald Trump directs faster review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine to boost medical research

Donald Trump Announces 'Historic' Drug Reforms in Boost for Veterans

President Donald Trump has announced a drug policy reform to ease restrictions on psychedelics to support veterans' mental health treatment.

Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment

Psychedelic drug reviews to speed up as Trump orders ibogaine assessments for medical research

Donald Trump orders quicker federal reviews of ibogaine and other psychedelics to support medical research, despite safety concerns and Schedule I limits.

Trump Announces 'Historic' Drug Reforms In Boost For Veterans

Trump has announced a drug policy reform to ease restrictions on psychedelics to support veterans' mental health treatment.

Roche initiates new phase 3 trial to secure European approval for Elevidys

The European Medicines Agency rejected Elevidys for ambulatory patients last year, citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness.

Orthogon Therapeutics Raises an Additional $11M Financing for Its BK Virus Antiviral Drug Program

Establishing an innovative class of polyomavirus antivirals spanning BK and JC virus indications Orthogon Therapeutics today announced the closing of a follow-on $11 million financing, bringing it...

Cartoon or Crime? Free expression on trial in Ghana’s democracy

When satire becomes a handcuff offence, a nation must ask itself, “Are we protecting leadership or silencing truth?” The arrest and remand of individuals accused of digitally manipulating images of public officials has ignited a national conversation that Ghana can no longer avoid. At the centre of the storm lies a difficult but necessary...

FDA Reportedly Considering Easing Peptide Restrictions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to discuss relaxing restrictions on several peptide injections in an upcoming meeting, potentially making these substances more accessible for compounding by pharmacies. This move aligns with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advocacy for deregulation of peptides,...

FDA Outlines Genome Editing Safety Guidance for Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a draft guidance outlining safety assessment standards for human gene therapy products that incorporate genome editing technologies, marking a step toward streamlining development pathways for advanced therapies. Announced on April 14, 2026, the document is designed to support sponsors in...

Why AI is becoming a powerful tool in cancer drug discovery

This Perspective reviews how AI is moving drug discovery from long, costly experimental pipelines toward earlier clinical translation, with an AI-designed TNIK inhibitor trial serving as an important proof-of-feasibility reference point. It argues that precision oncology could benefit from AI-driven integration of multi-omics, federated...

FDA asks drug manufacturer for more safety data on Foundayo GLP-1

The FDA has asked Eli Lilly for safety data on its weight loss pill Foundayo.

KDDF Targets FDA Approval and 1 Trillion Won Blockbuster Drug

KDDF head Park outlined plans to target FDA approval and a 1 trillion won global blockbuster drug, expanding support for late-stage clinical trials, AI-based development, and global partnerships.

Calls for Service, Drug Arrests, and DUI Cases Mark February Activity

WYOMISSING, PA — Police handled 659 calls for service in February, including drug arrests, DUI incidents, weapons violations, and a death investigation, according to the Wyomissing Police Department’s monthly report. ...

REXR Stock: Industrial REIT Growth Powerhouse Or Yield Trap? | 2-Minute Analysis

Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) stock review: Discover why REXR has an A Growth grade but a concerning 193% dividend payout ratio in this 2-Minute Analysis.

OpenAI Takes on Google With New AI Model Aimed at Drug Discovery