Medication : Science World Report

May 29, 2015 04:31 PM EDT

Teens With Severe Headaches May Benefit From Migraine Surgery

Migraines can be excruciating. Sometimes they can even prevent you from going through your regular routine.

May 08, 2015 08:28 PM EDT

Could A Seizure Medication Also Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer's?

Could an epilepsy drug also treat Alzheimer's disease? New findings published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy have shown that it may be effective.

Mar 10, 2015 01:50 AM EDT

Could ED Medication Help Prevent Cancer?

New findings published in the journal DNA and Cell Biology suggest that Viagra could help kill off cancer.

Mar 02, 2015 01:34 PM EST

New Minimally Invasive Migraine Treatment Helps Reduce Symptoms, Need For Medication

Researchers at the University New York Empire State College in Saratoga Springs are working on a new minimally invasive intervention for patients dealing with recurring migraines. To help prevent painful symptoms and reduce the need for medication, this may be the next step in treating the health is...

Feb 09, 2015 09:09 PM EST

Could A Psychedelic Drug Prevent Asthma?

Researchers are examining the link between a psychedelic drug and it's ability to reduce asthma symptoms in mice. Officials at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine found that the psychedelic drug (R)-DOI, helped prevent the development of allergic asthma in a mouse model.

Mar 13, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

20% of Older Adults May Be Consuming Conflicting Medications for Medical Conditions

Oregon State and Yale University have conducted one of the first studies to examine the issue of drugs working at odds with each other; when one medication being administered for a certain condition can make another condition worse.

Feb 22, 2014 03:02 PM EST

Mild Asthma Patients Suggested to Lower Medication Dosage

Doctors have found that excessive use of one’s asthma inhaler could have negative effects on treating the common lung disease. Studies have sought to uncover how to control asthma without overmedicating patients. New discoveries have suggestions for those with mild asthma.

Feb 11, 2014 02:16 PM EST

MIT Robot Seeks Accelerated Trials for Stroke Medication

Clinical efficacy trials for the development of drugs that treat acute stroke or aid in stroke recovery are often inefficient. Yet a certain robot from MIT may change that.

Feb 10, 2014 07:29 PM EST

Pill-Sized Camera FDA Approved for Colonoscopies

Researchers may have stumbled across a new tool to make colonoscopies less uncomfortable. At this time, inserting a long, thin and flexible tube into the colon is the only way to detect the possibility of ulcers, colon polyps, tumors or any areas of inflammation that could cause bleeding in the rect...