Have you ever wondered how a drug is discovered and developed? While the process takes more than 10 years to complete, the entire development is stringently regulated for safety and effectiveness by drug regulatory authorities such as FDA. Right from the preliminary step to the final step of releasing the medicine into markets, the drug undergoes rigorous research processes to ensure that it is safe for treatment. Based on international guidelines, a molecule identified for r

Intermittent fasting has gained more and more popularity over the last decade as a tool to become healthier. However, new research has shown that intermittent fasting may not have as many benefits as we think it does. What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting has many different types. Typically, it refers to fasting in one time period and eating normally in another. The most popular type is the 16:8 window. This is when you fast for 16 hours and eat normally in the

By Dionne Roberts, MSN, RN-BC Methanol Toxicity: The Silent Threat Methanol (CH3OH) is a toxic wood alcohol mostly found in household, automotive, and industrial products. Exposure to methanol occurs through ingestion, inhalation or skin exposure. Accidental methanol exposure has occurred due to errors in distillation and fermentation in the production of herbal beverages and bootleg alcohol. Significant morbidity and mortality can result if methanol toxicity is left untreate