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Acne medication changes the skin's microbiome – Futurity: Research News

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A that has been prescribed to treat acne for decades, changes the microbiome of the skin to more closely resemble the skin of people without acne, according to a new study. The study sheds… Read More »

Crafting a stellar New Year’s Eve party

So, you’ve invited your nearest and dearest to your place this New Year’s Eve, with the intention of dazzling them at a knockout dinner party. But where to even start? Luckily, chef Mark Best and former Masterchef contestant Brendan Pang’s have joined forces to serve up the most helpful tips for entertaining at home on December 31. Set… Read More »

FDA gifts Alexion quick OK for Soliris follow-up Ultomiris

Alexion was expecting a decision on its Soliris successor by February, but thanks to a quick review from U.S. regulators, it’s made its way onto 2018’s list of new drug approvals. The agency green-lighted the drug, Ultomiris, last week as a treatment for rare and life-threatening blood disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. The new and improved… Read More »