Lured by high demand, Korean wholesaler smuggled Novo’s obesity drug Saxenda into China

Anti-obesity drug Saxenda has been one of Novo Nordisk’s key growth drivers lately—and apparently, a Korean wholesaler noticed. The pharmaceutical middleman allegedly smuggled the popular drug into China, where it’s not yet approved. Korean regulators are investigating the wholesaler for allegedly hawking Saxenda in China, Korea Biomedical Review reported, citing multiple sources. A Novo spokeswoman confirmed to FiercePharma… Read More »

Medical News Today: Could blue light reduce blood pressure?

Exposure to blue light may help combat hypertension, according to a recent study. If the findings are replicated in a larger sample, blue light could provide a cost-effective and side effect-free intervention. Blue light may be the future of blood pressure treatment. The results of an investigation into the effects of blue light on high… Read More »

Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide to Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Personality refers to the characteristics and traits that people develop as they grow up — it’s the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. It affects how an individual interacts with other people, maintains relationships, performs day-to-day activities and handles emotions. In some cases, people develop personalities that lead to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, and… Read More »

Spruce up for the holidays

Hosting a Christmas party sounds like a fun idea. In theory. In practice it can be fraught with disaster. Where will everyone sit? How will I keep coversation flowing? What will they think of my grubby old lounge and faded rug?  No need to fear. Melissa Gullifer is a stylist at Focus on Furniture and outlines… Read More »