WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY

First new stroke and UTI drugs in 30 years get FDA approval

FDA gives the green light to two important new therapeutics.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Mar 30 – A new antibiotic to treat stubborn urinary tract infection (UTI) and a blood-clot-dissolving intravenous treatment for acute ischemic stroke have been granted approval by the …

 

Psychedelic beer used by ancient empire to win friends

Researchers speculate the leaders of the ancient Wari empire used beer spiked with a hallucinogenic drug to win over neighboring communities during large feasts. J. OCHATOMA PARAVICINO/M. E. BIWAR ET. AL., ANTIQUITY (2021) – By Rich Haridy 2025 Mar 22 – A study published …

Breakthrough stroke drug heals the brain to restore movement

This drug discovery promises molecular rehabilitation for stroke patients.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Mar 19 – There’s newfound hope for stroke patients in recovery, with what researchers believe is the very first drug that can comprehensively deliver rehabilitation without the need for …