First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

The drug, set to be marketed under the brand name Vyvanse, promises to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder

Tiny Motors Powered by Stomach Acid Go for a Spin Inside Lab Mice

Tiny Motors Powered by Stomach Acid Go for a Spin Inside Lab Mice

The researchers who developed the motors hope their microscopic devices will one day serve to deliver drugs

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2015
Vaccine Dulls Cocaine's Effects, Keeps It from Toying with the Brain

Vaccine Dulls Cocaine's Effects, Keeps It from Toying with the Brain

The researchers who developed it believe the vaccine could help people addicted to this drug kick the habit

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2014
Mild Depressant Drug Wakes Patient from Minimally Conscious State

Mild Depressant Drug Wakes Patient from Minimally Conscious State

Doctors say that, not long after being administered the drug, dubbed midazolam, the patient recovered full consciousness

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2014
Ecstasy Sold in the UK Is Dangerously Pure, Experts Warn

Ecstasy Sold in the UK Is Dangerously Pure, Experts Warn

The ecstasy available in the UK is at its highest purity level in about 10 years, specialists say this is a problem

Man's Own Dog Helps the Police Track Him Down, Arrest Him

Man's Own Dog Helps the Police Track Him Down, Arrest Him

The dog's master made a run for it, the confused pooch followed him and led the police officers right to him

Implants That Release Drugs Inside the Body 3D Printed at Louisiana Tech University

Implants That Release Drugs Inside the Body 3D Printed at Louisiana Tech University

A normal, affordable MakerBot Replicator desktop 3D printer was used

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 29th, 2014
Scientists Hope to Eradicate HIV by Causing It to Mutate Uncontrollably

Scientists Hope to Eradicate HIV by Causing It to Mutate Uncontrollably

An enhanced mutation rate would cause the virus to weaken and die out, they say

Alzheimer's Progression Slowed Down by Arthritis Drug

Alzheimer's Progression Slowed Down by Arthritis Drug

The drug, Etanercept, has recently been tested by University of Southampton researchers

Drug Against Obesity Could Soon Come Our Way

Drug Against Obesity Could Soon Come Our Way

The drug would reduce appetite, help promote weight loss

Drinking Water Inspectorate Finds Traces of Cocaine in Britain's Water Supply

Drinking Water Inspectorate Finds Traces of Cocaine in Britain's Water Supply

Officials say this is an indication of how widespread drug use has become in Britain

First Arrests in the Philip Seymour Hoffman Death

First Arrests in the Philip Seymour Hoffman Death

The police busted drug dealers suspected to have provided the actor with drugs

Mexican Drug Lord Arrested Thanks to His Instagram Posts

Mexican Drug Lord Arrested Thanks to His Instagram Posts

“El Chino Antrax” was boasting about his luxurious lifestyle all over the social media

Krokodil Flesh-Eating Drug May Be Spreading Across the US

Krokodil Flesh-Eating Drug May Be Spreading Across the US

First spotted in Arizona, the drug is now reported in Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma

Mayor Rob Ford Bobblehead Dolls Are Wildly Popular, Sold Online as Collectors' Items

Mayor Rob Ford Bobblehead Dolls Are Wildly Popular, Sold Online as Collectors' Items

Ford has admitted to smoking crack while intoxicated with alcohol

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2013
Sugar Is a Highly Addictive and Dangerous Drug, Dutch Health Official Says

Sugar Is a Highly Addictive and Dangerous Drug, Dutch Health Official Says

Paul van der Velpen believes sugar consumption should be tightly regulated

Adderall, Xanax, and Vicodin Sue Clothing Company over Drug Jerseys

Adderall, Xanax, and Vicodin Sue Clothing Company over Drug Jerseys

The shirts were designed by Brian Lichtenberg, who claims that they are harmless

 
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