The urgent onset of “the munchies” after cannabis use isn’t imaginary—it’s a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption and could offer clues to help people struggling with appetite […]
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability […]
The risk for nonscarring hair loss (NSHL) is increased in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in the Journal of the American Academy of […]
An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a painless test that uses small sensors placed on the scalp to measure the brain’s electrical activity. It provides a real-time readout of brain “waves”—rhythms generated by large groups of neurons […]
A “game-changer” jab to treat opioid dependence could ease pressure on health care services, outperforming other standard treatments, a new report involving University of Hertfordshire academics suggests. But the injection, known as Buvidal, should be […]
Viral mimic systems and other tech platforms could enable local testing of vaccine candidates and antiviral therapies. This is important in the context of low-resourced health settings, Africa’s focus on increasing its vaccine manufacturing, and […]
A drug designed to help cancer patients rebuild wasting muscles has become one of the most contentious substances in elite sport—and the scientist who discovered it now spends more time trying to stop people using […]
The Enhanced Games, slated to commence in May 2026, has sparked outrage across the sporting world. This new competition is the first in history to openly permit performance-enhancing drugs, and sporting bodies aren’t happy about […]
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs are transforming the way we treat obesity. But while costly injectable versions remain out of reach for many, newly approved tablet forms are expected to significantly boost access and demand. However, a […]
Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap toward predicting the risk of hip fracture among people with osteoporosis and evaluating the effectiveness of specific drugs to prevent it. The BCN Med […]
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