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Don’t take chloroquine to prevent COVID-19

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A popular autism drug for children isn’t as safe as its label indicates

By Hannah Furfaro/Spectrum News

Here’s how PrEP medications outsmart HIV

By Alex Schwartz

PreP HIV antiretroviral drugs

What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know

By Alex Schwartz

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The FDA is fast-tracking a second psilocybin drug to treat depression

By Rachel Feltman

Naloxone, available as a nasal spray called Narcan

A key tool to fighting the opioid crisis is in short supply

By Tarlise Townsend and Freida Blostein/The Conversation

Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

By Sara Chodosh

Medications could affect how you react to a heatwave

Medications could affect how you react to a heatwave

By Marion Renault

Most health ‘cures’ you hear about in the news aren’t ready for humans

Most health ‘cures’ you hear about in the news aren’t ready for humans

By Kaitlin Sullivan

Does a fever always mean you have an infection?

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Does a fever always mean you have an infection?

By Cassidy Mayeda

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

This “Just Add Water” Chemistry Kit Can Create On-Demand Drugs And Vaccines

This “Just Add Water” Chemistry Kit Can Create On-Demand Drugs And Vaccines

By Samantha Cole

Tiny Rocket Could One Day Deliver Meds Or Hunt For Cancer In Your Body

Tiny Rocket Could One Day Deliver Meds Or Hunt For Cancer In Your Body

By Coby McDonald

What Is A Biosimilar Drug?

What Is A Biosimilar Drug?

By Alexandra Ossola

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

By Dave Gershgorn

These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin

These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin

By Alexandra Ossola

Should You Trust Big Pharma With Your DNA?

Should You Trust Big Pharma With Your DNA?

By Heather Hansman

This Pill Can Stop HIV

This Pill Can Stop HIV

By Breanna Draxler

Enjoy The Feeling Of Adderall? You May Be Less Likely To Develop ADHD

Enjoy The Feeling Of Adderall? You May Be Less Likely To Develop ADHD

By Douglas Main

Sloth Fur Might Yield New Drugs

Sloth Fur Might Yield New Drugs

By Douglas Main

FYI: Why Doesn’t Plan B Work For Heavier Women?

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FYI: Why Doesn’t Plan B Work For Heavier Women?

By Francie Diep

Which Drugs Actually Kill Americans [Infographic]

Which Drugs Actually Kill Americans [Infographic]

FYI: How Does A Drug Get Its Name?

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FYI: How Does A Drug Get Its Name?

By Rebecca Boyle

Why Doctors Can’t Give You LSD (But Maybe They Should)

Why Doctors Can’t Give You LSD (But Maybe They Should)

By Shaunacy Ferro

This Is Why It’s A Mistake To Cure Mice Instead Of Humans

This Is Why It’s A Mistake To Cure Mice Instead Of Humans

The First Drug Made by Genetically Modified Plants is Approved for Human Use by the FDA

The First Drug Made by Genetically Modified Plants is Approved for Human Use by the FDA

A Wirelessly Controlled Pharmacy Dispenses Drugs From Within Your Abdomen

A Wirelessly Controlled Pharmacy Dispenses Drugs From Within Your Abdomen

By Rebecca Boyle

Hunting The Elusive Fat Pill

Hunting The Elusive Fat Pill

By Eric Hagerman