Drug : Science World Report

Dec 02, 2016 03:13 AM EST

Aussie Students Took Down Martin Shkreli By Recreating His Controversial $750 Drug For Just $2

A group of year 11 students in Australia synthesized the active ingredient of Mark Shkreli's controversial drug, Daraprim, for just $2.

Dec 02, 2016 02:47 AM EST

Party Drug No More? FDA Approves Trial Of Ecstasy To Treat PTSD

Ecstasy receives the green light from the U.S. FDA for its large-scale phase 3 trial for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Oct 15, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Commonly Used Asthma Drug Could Prevent Liver Disease

The new study revealed that cromolyn sodium successfully blocks a series of cells that trigger liver scarring (known as fibrosis), which in advanced cases can lead to cirrhosis.

Feb 23, 2016 11:22 PM EST

Vaginal Ring: Multinational Trial Shows Strong Protection Against HIV

An experimental vaginal ring that contains the antiretroviral drug dapivirine to fight against HIV was found to help prevent infection when used consistently and properly, according to a clinical trial in four sub-Saharan African countries.

Feb 22, 2016 05:02 PM EST

These Common Antibiotics Don't Increase The Risk Of Heart Problems

New findings presented by Canadian researchers show that macrolide antibiotics, including azithromycin, clarithromycin and erythromycin, no further increase these risks than nonmacrolide antibiotics.

Jan 18, 2016 07:43 PM EST

Marijuana May Lower Migraine Frequency

Can marijuana help lower the frequency of migraines?

Jan 13, 2016 02:33 PM EST

This Painkiller Has Anti-Cancer Fighting Properties

New research suggests that a common painkiller may help in the treatment of cancer.

Jan 02, 2016 09:05 AM EST

How Legal Marijuana Affects Alcohol Consumption

Does legal marijuana cause users to consume more alcohol?

Jan 01, 2016 01:37 PM EST

Social Behavior of Carpenter Ants Reprogrammed with Epigenetic Drugs

Scientists have managed to reprogram the social behaviors in carpenter ants with the help of epigenetic drugs.

Dec 23, 2015 11:22 PM EST

Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Preeclampsia In Pregnant Women

A new diabetes drug could help prevent preeclampsia, according to a recent study.

Dec 11, 2015 10:02 AM EST

LSD in the Human Brain: How it Changes Consciousness by Reorganizing Networks

What happens to a person's brain when they take LSD?

Dec 08, 2015 04:26 PM EST

World's First Ibuprofen Patch Targets Painful Areas Directly Through the Skin

The world's first ever ibuprofen patch has been created. Scientists have developed a patch that delivers the drug directly through the skin to exactly where it is needed at a consistent dose rate.