A new drug reduces risk of psychosis relapse in patients with dementia
Pimavanserin has not received approval from the FDA, but study results are encouraging
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Most patients prefer to access abortion medication from pharmacists instead of clinics
Medication abortion has been around for 20 years, and is a safe alternative to surgical abortion for many pregnant people
Could blockchain technology protect patients from counterfeit medication?
Not so fast. We should be wary of trying to science our way out of large-scale health issues
Yeast could soon make psilocybin cheaper than their magic mushroom cousins can
New work could even lead to psychedelic intermediates not previously available in large quantities
"Inactive" ingredients in drugs could have toxic side effects
These compounds increase shelf life, but their safety hasn't been systematically tested
A new combination of DNA, metal, and light could revolutionize drug discovery
A new method is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional processes
Low doses of contaminants, long ignored, can have vast consequences
Scientists found cocaine – and a lot of other chemicals – in Minnesota snow
MDMA can help fight PTSD — if scientists are allowed to use it
How psychedelics could remain illegal, even if research shows they help heal
In science, failure can be a blessing. Just look at Viagra
The little blue pill started life as a failed treatment for chest pain