Epidemic Within A Pandemic: Opioid Overdose Rate In Ohio Increases Amid COVID-19, The Third Highest Cause Of Death In The State

Medicine & Technology Oct 18, 2021

Ohio experiences an abnormal spike in the death rate related to opioid overdose. Experts believe that the increase in drug overdose is induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

Oct 12, 2021

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

Fake Pills That Look Like Authentic May Be Fatal; Warning Released for Adderall, Vicodin, and Others

Sep 29, 2021

Authorities from the United States recently warned Americans to not purchase prescription pills online as they are increasingly contributing to fatal doses of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Superbugs Overcome Drugs Normally Used Against Them; May Help in Developing Evolutionary Medicine to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

Sep 09, 2021

The term “superbug” may be described to be quite actual disease-causing bacteria that may have overcome the drugs typically taken against them.

New Drug Against Obesity, High Blood Sugar Developed; Targets Diabetes, Hypertension, Excessive Appetite

Aug 23, 2021

A new monoclonal antibody-induced drug is being developed to suppress appetite and fight conditions, such as obesity and high blood glucose.

Drugs to Suppress Diabetes Found to Decrease Development of Alzheimer's Disease

Aug 16, 2021

Gliptins, one of the best combatants against type 2 diabetes, is found to be an effective drug against amyloid build-up that leads to Alzheimer's disease.

Protein Superglue! New Approach to Pick Therapeutic Drugs Developed for a Healthy Body

Jul 12, 2021

A recent study contains a new method that will help drug developers identify which therapeutic drug is best to glue protein cells.

‘Laughing Gas’ Potentially Treats Mental Illness, Helps Get Rid of Depression in Weeks

Jun 10, 2021

Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" has now joined the ranks of effective post-traumatic stress disorder treatments, according to new research.

Wegovy Becomes the First FDA Approved Obesity Drug Since 2014

Jun 05, 2021

A new injectable drug for diabetes has earned FDA approval for long-term weight loss treatment - marking the agency's first approval for the application since 2014.

Nano-Sized Robots, Vehicles Developed to Deliver Drugs Against Cancers, Blood Clots

May 26, 2021

Scientists recently developed nanobots or nano-sized robots and vehicles which are capable of navigating through blood vessels to deliver drugs in the fight against certain illnesses.

FDA Approves Use of Genetically Modified Pigs For the First Time

Dec 16, 2020

In a scientific milestone, the US Food and Drugs Administration has approved the use of genetically modified pigs for the production of food and medicine.

High Cost of Drugs Could Cause Over 1.1 Million Premature Deaths In Ten Years

Nov 24, 2020

Over 1.1 million Medicare patients could die in the next ten years due to the high cost of drugs, according to a new study by the West Health Policy Center.

Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Zinc Triple-Combo Proved to be Effective in Coronavirus Patients, Study Says

May 12, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has long been touted as the leading drug for treating coronavirus. However, recent news headlines have said otherwise. A new study uses the antimalarial drug in combination with zinc and azithromycin, an antibiotic, and gives off promising results. Click the link above to learn more.

Racial Disparities In Drug Prescriptions For Dementia

Jan 30, 2020

They found that Asian people with dementia were 14% less likely than white patients to be prescribed anti-dementia drugs.

Everything That You Need To Know About Molly

Dec 26, 2019

MDMA or molly, is one of the most popular drugs, especially for party-goers. Although people are discouraged to take, there are still those who do. Here are some of the effects of MDMA on your body.