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Researchers Say Availability of Higher Dose OTC Paracetamol Linked to Poisoning

Oct 29, 2020 AM EDT

High dosage over-the-counter paracetamol availability may cause paracetamol poisoning, research says.

New Study Identifies Asthma Interventions To Reduce Medical and Utilization Costs

Oct 14, 2020 AM EDT

A new study found numerous extensively available asthma interventions are linked to reduced medical costs and decreased likelihood of the need for children to go to the hospital.

MD News Daily - Alzheimer's Disease: Protective Gene Uncovered in Human Cell Model – Bringing Promise for New Drug Discoveries

Protective Gene in Human Cell Model Could Bring Drug Developments for Alzheimer's Disease

Jul 14, 2020 PM EDT

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers have identified a number of risk factors that are linked to dementia--including genetics, smoking, and high bloo..

MD News Daily - Effective and not effective COVID-19 drugs

Which COVID-19 Drugs and Therapies Are Proven to Work, and Which Ones Aren't?

Jul 01, 2020 PM EDT

Keep in mind that this field of medicine is rapidly evolving as our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus improves. Here's a list of treatments that have been tried and for which we have the best knowledge.

Smart drugs pose special risks to the developing brain of young people

May 13, 2014 PM EDT

Over a million American students misuse prescription drugs or take illegal stimulants to increase their attention span, memory, and capacity to stay awake. Such "smart drugs" become more and more popular due to peer pressure, stricter academic requir..

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