Drugs : Science World Report

Jul 07, 2015 10:18 AM EDT

Venom From This Cone Snail May Help With The Discovery Of New Drugs

Researchers at the University of Queensland pain treatment have discovered thousands of new peptide toxins hidden deep within the venom of just one type of Queensland cone snail. With this and other studies, it is their hope that the study of new molecules found in the snail could lead to promising ...

Jul 06, 2015 07:05 PM EDT

Amphetamine Use In Men May Affect Their Sexual Function

New findings published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reveal that illicit drug use, particularly the use of amphetamines, may affect sexual function in men.

Jun 29, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

Certain SSRIs Linked To Increased Risk Of Bone Fracture In Menopausal Patients

New findings published in the journal Injury Prevention reveal that menopausal women prescribed certain types of antidepressants could be at a higher than normal risk for bone fractures. The class of antidepressants involved include certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), such as Cel...

Jun 24, 2015 07:52 AM EDT

Chip that Mimics Human Organs May End Animal Testing with its New Design

It could be an end to animal testing. Scientists have created a human organs-on-chips that can determine how organs might react to certain drugs.

Jun 23, 2015 08:19 PM EDT

Blood Pressure And Addiction: New Medication May Help Drug Users Quit

New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry found that it could potentially help individuals with alcohol or cocaine addictions avoid relapse.

Jun 19, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Cocaine And HIV: Drug Use Increases Risk Of Infection

New findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show a connection between cocaine use and potential HIV infection.

Jun 15, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

New Potential Therapies Use The Immune System Instead To Fight Infection, Not Antibiotics

Gonorrhea is becoming a re-emerging problem as antibiotic-resistant superbugs are beginning to take hold in areas like the United States and Canada. Yet New findings published in the journal Science reveal hope for the sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat and ...

Jun 14, 2015 04:04 PM EDT

An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Cancer Away?

New findings published in the journal Laboratory Investigation investigate how this medication may fight off cancer stem cell reproduction that can lead to relapse in some patients.

Jun 12, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Veterans Who Died From An Opioid Overdose Were Probably Also On Benzodiazepines

New findings published in the BMJ reveal that close to half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses were also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain, which are commonly used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia.

Jun 11, 2015 04:37 PM EDT

Some Heartburn Drugs Might Actually Increase Heart Attack Risk

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE reveal that people prescribed the antacid known as proton pump inhibitors are more likely to experience a heart attack when compared to those not on the medication.

Jun 08, 2015 11:48 PM EDT

Statins Will Most Likely Not Result In Memory Loss

New findings published in JAMA reveal that statins are unlikely to result in memory loss.

Jun 03, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

Painkillers May Increase The Risk Of Homicide In Some Users

New findings published in the journal World Psychiatry show the potential dangers of taking certain painkillers and antidepressants. Could these drugs actually affect our nervous system, increase the risk that some users might be exceedingly violent?