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12/07/2025

A major breakthrough has arrived for the 10 million Americans living with fibromyalgia. On August 15, 2025, Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced that its new sublingual therapy Tonmya has been approved by the FDA — marking the first new fibromyalgia drug in more than 15 years. The medication is now officially available in U.S. pharmacies by prescription, offering long-awaited hope to patients who have had few treatment options.

Tonmya introduces a first-in-class, non-opioid approach to fibromyalgia care. Taken once daily at bedtime, the sublingual tablet works by modulating receptors tied to sleep quality and central pain processing — including 5-HT2A, α1, H1, and M1. Its dual action aims to ease chronic pain and improve nonrestorative sleep, two hallmark challenges of the condition. Notably, it avoids opioid pathways entirely, aligning with a growing national push toward safer pain treatments.

The FDA’s approval was driven by strong results from two Phase 3 trials — RELIEF and RESILIENT — which enrolled nearly 1,000 participants. Patients taking Tonmya showed significant reductions in daily pain scores over 14 weeks versus placebo, and more of them reached the important benchmark of a ≥30% reduction in pain after three months.

Tonix CEO Seth Lederman called the approval a long-awaited victory for patients and a milestone for the non-opioid pain field. It follows another recent industry milestone: the approval of Vertex’s suzetrigine (Journavx™), the first new oral non-opioid analgesic in decades.

The fibromyalgia and chronic pain landscape is now shifting toward multi-mechanistic science and rapid innovation. Leaders from Tonix, Vertex, Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Novartis, and Merck will gather this January at the Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics Summit to discuss emerging targets, clinical trial advancements, and what’s next for pain medicine.

12/07/2025

Vice President JD Vance says he and second lady Usha Vance are taking the internet’s fascination with their marriage in stride — even finding it funny. After photos circulated of Usha visiting a military base without her wedding ring, online speculation exploded, spilling into tabloid headlines. But according to Vance, the couple isn’t bothered.

“We kind of get a kick out of it,” he told NBC News, adding that their marriage is “as strong as it’s ever been.” A spokesperson previously explained the missing ring simply: Usha is a busy mom of three who frequently forgets it while doing dishes, baths, and daily routines.

Vance shared a recent moment when his wife almost ran back upstairs to grab her rings before heading to the White House — then decided it wasn’t worth it. “Let them talk,” he told her. The couple laughed knowing the headlines would pop up again, and they were right.

Still, Vance acknowledges that public life does bring challenges, especially for their children. Their 8-year-old dislikes the attention and cameras, preferring privacy. Their 5-year-old, however, loves the spotlight — and the extra candy and cookies that come with it. Their youngest, age 3, is still adjusting.

Meanwhile, Usha Vance has taken on a bigger public role by championing childhood literacy and development across the country, reading with kids and encouraging a love for books. Vance says watching her step confidently into this mission has been one of the joys of their new chapter in Washington.

While the spotlight can be intense, Vance says it’s all part of the life they chose — and they’re navigating it with humor, teamwork, and a strong bond.

12/07/2025

Japan is facing a growing dementia crisis — and it’s reshaping how the country thinks about safety, caregiving and community.
Last year alone, more than 18,000 older adults with dementia wandered away from home, a number that has doubled since 2012. Nearly 500 were later found dead, underscoring the urgency in the world’s oldest society. With a shrinking workforce and strict limits on foreign caregivers, Japan is turning toward technology as a lifeline.

The government estimates dementia-related care costs will hit 14 trillion yen by 2030, and its latest strategy leans heavily on innovation. Across Japan, families and local authorities are adopting GPS tracking systems to locate missing seniors quickly. Some regions use wearable GPS tags that alert officials the moment someone leaves a safe zone. In other towns, convenience-store staff receive real-time alerts, creating a community-wide safety network capable of finding a missing person within hours.

AI and robotics are also transforming early detection and daily care. Fujitsu’s aiGait analyzes walking patterns to spot early signs of dementia so doctors can intervene sooner. At Waseda University, researchers are developing AIREC, a 150kg humanoid robot that can assist with everyday tasks like cooking, dressing, and eventually even diaper changes. Other robots already help in care homes by guiding exercises, monitoring sleep, and reducing nighttime staff workload. Still, experts stress that robotics must support, not replace, human caregivers.

Emotional well-being is also getting attention. Sharp’s tiny Poketomo companion robot offers reminders, conversations, and comfort to reduce loneliness among people living alone.

Yet technology isn’t the whole answer. In Tokyo’s Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, people with dementia serve customers in a warm, supportive environment that gives them purpose and connection. It’s a reminder that while innovation can relieve pressure, human connection remains irreplaceable.

12/05/2025

There is no cure for fibromyalgia because the exact cause is unknown, and it involves complex issues with how the brain and nervous system process pain signals. While researchers believe it may be related to genes, infections, or trauma, the lack of a full understanding of its underlying mechanisms makes a cure impossible at this time. Current efforts focus on managing the condition with treatments like medication, exercise, and therapy.

Why a cure is elusive

Unknown cause: The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not yet known. Leading theories suggest it may involve the way the brain processes pain, with a potential role for genetics, infections, or physical and emotional trauma.

Complex pathophysiology: The condition is a chronic, widespread pain syndrome that is not due to an underlying inflammatory process, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat because no single cause has been identified.

Focus on symptom management: Because a cure isn't available, the focus of treatment is on managing symptoms to improve quality of life.

12/04/2025

People suffering from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia are being failed by the NHS, according to new research which found patients were waiting years for diagnosis, undergoing unnecessary tests and being prescribed harmful drugs.

Researchers at Aberdeen University said some doctors were even refusing to refer patients and dismissing them as "lazy".

The senior consultant who led the UK-wide research is now calling on the NHS to overhaul its care of fibromyalgia patients.

The Scottish government said it would continue to work closely with the NHS to improve how services are accessed and delivered.

Celebrities including broadcaster Kirsty Young and singer Lady Gaga have highlighted the issue by talking about their experiences. There is no cure.

Sufferers like 62-year-old Adele Williams from Aberdeen describe the condition as a "daily struggle".

Adele starts her mornings with a cocktail of painkillers for chronic full-body pain, fatigue and brain fog.

"It's difficult to put in a box because it's different every day," she said.

She said: "The mornings are slow, because I am trying to realise how I am feeling at that point, what I have got to do in that day, and what I can call off if it is particularly bad.

But getting to that milestone did not make her situation any better.

She said: "The diagnosis was a relief but since then it's been a case of there is no care pathway. You are told it's definitely fibromyalgia you have - here are some pain killers."

'No NHS pathway'
Adele simply wants to be able to live her life.

"There's not a pathway in the NHS for fibromyalgia sufferers. It's just painkillers and anti-inflammatories.

"I don't want it to take over my life. I don't want to be 'Fibromyalgia Adele' - I just want to get on with my life and have and do everything I want to do and it just fits in with me. "

"We continue to work closely with the NHS to improve how services are accessed and delivered for patients and we are making progress on the issues that people with lived experience of chronic pain have told us matter most to them."

12/04/2025

Staff at a Virginia liquor store got a shock on Saturday when they came into work to find a raccoon had burgled the store, drinking its way through the spirits section.

The "masked bandit" was found passed out in the bathroom between the toilet and bin having helped itself to bottles on a bottom shelf.

Animal control officer Samantha Martin transported the "suspect" for questioning at Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter but not before it had a chance to sober up.

After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover), the animal was safely released back into the wild.

The Ashland ABC store had been closed for Thanksgiving when it suffered its "Black Friday break-in".

When staff arrived on Saturday they found smashed bottles and liquor pooling on the floor, including its apparent tipple of choice, scotch.

Officer Martin said the animal had fallen through one of the ceiling tiles before going "on a full-blown rampage, drinking everything".

Only one blurry CCTV image of the boozy break-in exists, so it's unknown just how much alcohol the thirsty creature consumed before passing out in the bathroom.

In a social media post, the store thanked Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter for its professionalism and providing its visitor with a "sober ride home".

Officer Martin said it was "just another day in the life of an animal control officer".

12/04/2025

A California doctor has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry, becoming the first person jailed in the actor’s 2023 overdose death.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was part of a Hollywood drug network that illegally provided Perry with ketamine, despite knowing his long struggle with addiction. Perry’s family called him the “most culpable,” saying the doctor betrayed his duty and contributed to the loss that devastated them.

Plasencia admitted he ignored Perry’s warning signs and was tempted by large payouts as his clinic struggled. He pleaded guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine and surrendered his medical license.

Four others — including another doctor, an assistant, and a supplier known as the “Ketamine Queen” — have also pleaded guilty and await sentencing.

Perry sought recovery and hoped for a career comeback, but those around him “took advantage of his addiction to enrich themselves.”

12/03/2025

On the eve of Netflix releasing a highly anticipated docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs — produced by his longtime foe Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson — the embattled mogul’s lawyers have sent a cease-and-desist letter to the streaming giant, demanding it not release “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.”

In a statement provided to CNN, a spokesperson for Combs also accused Netflix of using “stolen footage that was never authorized for release” in what they called a “shameful hit piece.”

The footage that Combs’ representative is referring to is shown in Netflix’s official trailer for the project, which was released on Monday morning.

In response to CNN’s request for comment, a spokesperson for Netflix referred CNN to a statement from the docuseries’ director, Alexandra Stapleton, who said the filmmaking team obtained the footage legally.

Source: CNN

12/03/2025

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House after her song is used in a controversial ICE-raids video 🚨🎵

The White House recently posted a social-media video showing agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arresting people — set to Carpenter’s 2024 hit Juno. The clip overlaid the lyric “Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye” with footage of real arrests.

Carpenter — who had no part in approving the video — responded sharply on X (formerly Twitter):

“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

She condemned the use of her work to support what she described as an “inhumane agenda.”

The White House fired back through a spokesperson, refusing to apologize — claiming their video reflected their commitment to deporting “dangerous criminals.”

This isn’t an isolated incident: Carpenter now joins a growing list of artists — from rock legends to pop icons — condemning the administration for using their music or imagery without permission to promote immigration enforcement or political messaging.

12/03/2025

Lady Gaga recently reported she is "pain-free" and has not smoked marij*ana in years, attributing her recovery from chronic pain to managing her fibromyalgia and other conditions.

She previously shared her struggles with the chronic illness, which causes widespread pain and fatigue, in her 2017 documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two. She has also experienced related health issues, including a hip injury that occurred in 2013 and other conditions like PTSD and migraines.

Fibromyalgia: Gaga has been open about her diagnosis of fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and other issues like problems with sleep, memory, and mood.

Recovery: According to a recent Vogue interview, she has stopped using marij*ana to cope with the pain and says she is now "pain-free". She even performed on her 2022 Chromatica Ball tour without pain.

Previous struggles: Gaga has been open about her chronic pain for years, detailing her experiences in the 2017 documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, where she was shown using marij*ana to manage her symptoms.

Related conditions: Her health issues are not limited to fibromyalgia; she has also dealt with a hip injury from 2013, which led to surgery, and has mentioned experiencing PTSD and migraines.

Advocacy: Gaga has used her platform to raise awareness and connect with others who have similar chronic illnesses, encouraging them to share their experiences.

12/02/2025

Millie Bobby Brown gives surprising personal update 'Stranger Things' season 5 Vol 1 release

Millie Bobby Brown has made a surprising revelation about her name amid Stranger Things season 5 Volume 1 release.

In an interview with VT - aired on November 26, the same day Stranger Things' season finale's first part was premiered on Netflix, Millie joined her costar Noah Schnapp.

During the interview, Noah - who played Will Byers in the sci-fi series was quizzed on how well does he know his Stranger Things costar.

The interview asked “Noah , what is Millie’s full name?” who has changed her name 18 months after tying the knot with Jake Bongiovi.

In response to the question, Noah quickly responded that the Enola Holmes star is now called Millie Bonnie Brown.

However, Millie corrected that she has changed her name after getting married.

To which Noah guessed, "Millie Bonnie Bongiovi Brown," in response Millie asked him to "drop the Brown."

"Drop the Bobby [and] drop the Brown. It’s just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi," she added.

Millie and Jake exchanged wedding vows in an intimate ceremony in May 2023 - three years after they started dating.

While, they had a second ceremony in Italy three months later.

In August of this year, Millie and Jake announced that they have adopted a baby girl, via a joint Instagram post.

12/02/2025

Sydney Sweeney’s star-studded box office flop is getting a second chance — and it’s finally coming to Netflix. 🥵

Despite a big-name cast, major promotion, and high expectations, the film struggled to connect with audiences in theaters. Now, with Netflix’s massive global reach, it’s gearing up for a potential comeback.

Fans are excited to revisit the movie — or watch it for the first time — without the pressure of box office buzz. And as we’ve seen before, Netflix can turn even the most unexpected projects into viral hits overnight.

So the real question is…
Will this former flop turn into a streaming success?
Or will it stay forgotten despite Sydney Sweeney’s rising star power?

Time to find out — the film drops soon.

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