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Researchers in Australia found that though it reduces incidence of cerebral palsy in preterm infants, magnesium sulfate was not associated with other neurological and behavioral benefits.
Researchers predict that Botox use in young people may affect their ability to convey emotions and in turn leave them developmentally stunted.
Though both brand name and generic statins are equally effective in the way they work, a new study finds that people who take generics may end up living longer.
Prescription drug abuse falls into children's and teens' hands even when the drugs are anti-addiction medications.
Despite criticism regarding the exorbitant cost of hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, drugmaker Gilead said that its next generation version of the drug will be even more expensive.
Researchers have located bacteria that kill only harmful pathogens, which they hope can be developed into an antibiotic alternative.
High-dose opioid prescribing increased by 23 percent between 2006 and 2011 in Canada, second highest opioid user in the world.
Pharmaceutical drugs are being sold illegally on eBay, according to a Tennessee IT manager. However, the online company’s response has been inadequate.
A Columbia study observed that one in five men will likely be unable to purchase Plan B emergency contraception from pharmacies, but the reason may be to protect the absent female.
Although rumors of magic mushrooms' ability to help cut nicotine craving have circulated for years, this study set the record straight once and for all, and it seems the rumors are correct.
People who have drug addict parents, individuals with higher IQs, and white people are all more likely to be drug addicts.
Three weight loss pills have been released into the market within two years, but we want to see if they actually help with the obesity epidemic.