Category: Drugs
Yale University Research Hints at How Some Unforeseen Effects of NSAIDs Occur
A new study led by researchers from Yale University has revealed a process that was previously unidentified, through which certain NSAIDs impact the body. NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and aspirin, …
Dopamine Stimulators Show Promise for Stress-Induced Anhedonia Over Traditional Serotonin Drugs
Anhedonia is the word that describes the inability of a person to feel pleasure from the activities that they usually find enjoyable. It is a symptom of depression and …
Daily Coffee Consumption May Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health
Coffee is a popularly consumed drink known for its capability to prevent sleep, edge focus, and boost the energy levels of consumers. Coffee consumption statistics show that about 30-40% …Pain Relief: Men and Women Do Not Experience Pain in the Same Way Study Shows
The cellular mechanisms involved in pain perception are different in men and women. And it’s not just psychological! This nuance is often overlooked when treating pain in female patients. …
The Amoeba Dictyostelium Discoideum Used to Synthesize a Precursor to THC
It is not a new finding in our world that microorganisms can help in the production of useful substances including drugs. The penicillin mold, Chrysogenum, is a typical example. …
Ponatinib an FDA-Approved Drug Inhibits RIPK2 a Protein Involved in Prostate Cancer Metastasis
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer that threatens the lives of many men across the globe today. Occurring in over 34,000 men in the U.S alone, doctors are …
Researchers Discover New Way to Manufacture Heparin without Using Pigs
Heparin, a popular medication for blood thinning, is obtained from the intestines of pigs, and its use comes with some safety concerns. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have …
A Bottle of Wine vs. 10 Cigarettes a Week! Which Habit Is Likely To Kill You Quicker?
Alcohol Good Or Bad? Cigarette smoking has been closely associated with lung cancer and bronchitis. The link between cigarettes and cancer was long established years ago. Wine though not …