How does legal weed affect mental health prescriptions?
Legal cannabis access has a complex effect on prescription fill rates for mental health medications, new research shows.
More weight-loss drug access could save 40k lives yearly
“Expanding access to these medications is not just a matter of improving treatment options but also a crucial public health intervention.”
Skin tone could affect how well your meds work
A new paper offers insights into the impact of skin pigmentation on drug efficacy and safety.
Is a new schizophrenia drug really a game changer?
Experts dig into whether a new drug that reportedly lacks the side effects of other meds is the real deal for patients with schizophrenia.
Catalyst breaks down drugs polluting water
“This work presents a low-cost, broadly applicable, safe, and sustainable solution for purification of pharmaceutical-contaminated waters…”
Deadly snail venom could make diabetes medicines better
New treatments for diabetes and hormone disorders could come from an unexpected place: one of the world’s most venomous animals.
New use of existing drug could cut heart attack risk
While most treatments for cardiac events aim to break down blood clots, researchers have found a way to prevent blood clots from even forming.
Meds on Mars missions could expire before astronauts get back
Expired medications could pose a challenge as space agencies plan for long-duration missions to Mars and beyond.
Cancer drug may help clear HIV from the brain
New research marks a step toward eliminating HIV from hard-to-reach reservoirs where the virus evades otherwise effective treatment.
Since 2009, teens have reported less misuse of 3 commonly prescribed drugs
A steep decline in teens who misused prescription medications in the past year, from 11% to 2%, surprises researchers.