Drugs : Science World Report

Mar 19, 2014 03:28 PM EDT

Cholesterol-Reducing Drugs Could Treat Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Statins, or cholesterol-reducing drugs, are taken by many people in the United Kingdom. A new study conducted by U.K. researchers found that these drugs might help slow multiple sclerosis progression.

Feb 27, 2014 09:18 PM EST

New Brain Cancer Drugs to Target Different Area in Patients

Nearly 14,000 Americans are diagnosed with brain cancer annually. One of the world’s deadliest cancers is under extensive research because the current treatments have proven to be minimally effective.

Feb 03, 2014 11:30 AM EST

Health Experts Seek Solution for Shortages of Live-Saving Drugs

In hopes of solving a much too common issue, experts in various fields gathered to publish recommendations for managing and preventing drug shortages, specifically for life-saving drugs.

Jan 27, 2014 01:59 PM EST

LABA Drugs for Asthma May Negatively Impact People With Rare Genetic Variations

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States. Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) are the most common drugs to treat the lung disease, but they may cause life-threatening side effects within a small subgroup of asthma patients, a recent study revealed.

Sep 02, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

This Psychoactive Drugs Trip Isn't Working

Recreational drug use has been with us forever, and so have the challenges that this use brings to medicine and society. But the nature of the modern drug scene has changed to such an extent that the health systems of the developed world face catastrophe if we fail to respond.

Jul 12, 2013 12:34 AM EDT

Hidden Epidemic: High Levels of Drug Use Among Street Children

Recent statistics show that drug use is very common among street children, which could pose a potentially dangerous threat to their overall health and possibility at achieving a higher education.