Cosmeceuticals and Supplements: The Pseudo-Science Behind the Labels

Supplement labels may look scientific, but many are nothing more than marketing spin cloaked in pseudo-medical jargon. Terms like “supports heart health” or “boosts brain function” trick consumers into believing supplements prevent diseases—without a shred of clinical proof. Add in industry-invented buzzwords like “cosmeceuticals,” and you have a billion-dollar deception thriving on FDA loopholes. Walk … Read more

ICH E20 vs. FDA 2019: Global Adaptive Trial Standards Redefined

Over the last two decades, adaptive trial designs have transitioned from being an avant-garde concept to a regulatory norm. The main challenge with adaptive trial design has been global acceptance of such designs in regions outside the US. The newly released ICH Guidance document harmonizes across regions the principles originally proposed in the FDA Guidance … Read more