A groundbreaking study has found children with multiple sclerosis (MS) have better outcomes if treated early and with the same high-efficacy therapies as adults.
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Researchers have identified new compounds that are capable of mimicking the physical boost of working out.
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The discovery sheds light on the unexplored “dark side” of the neuraminidase (NA) protein head and suggests a new target for vaccination against influenza.
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The new molecule targets a cancer-causing mutation in K-Ras that is found in about 90% of all pancreatic cancer cases.
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In a new study, researchers showed that vaccines injected into the eyes of mice can help disable the herpes virus, a major cause of brain encephalitis.
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There is currently no cure for food allergy, with an EpiPen as the most common treatment for immediate accidental exposure. Last week, though, the FDA approved the first-ever medication to treat allergic reactions after accidental exposure.
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A new antibiotic created by Harvard researchers overcomes antimicrobial resistance mechanisms that have rendered many modern drugs ineffective.
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One study shows that, although clinical trials and overall medical research have historically lacked diversity, the tide is finally changing. However, after the clinical trials are successful and the drugs are approved, they are priced significantly higher in the United States.
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Treatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, an effect that is difficult to deliver with currently available pharmaceuticals, a new Yale study finds.
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The new insulin can be eaten by taking a capsule or even better, within a piece chocolate. Trials on humans will start in 2025.
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Researchers have identified a receptor protein called CHRM1 that underlies prostate cancer cells’ resistance to docetaxel—a chemotherapy drug used to treat advanced cancer that has spread beyond the prostate.
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By using a mouse model in combination with the technology used in COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have created an effective treatment that may have therapeutic use in people.
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Over the years, fruit bats have evolved to prevent their sugar-rich diet from becoming harmful. Rather, it’s imperative to their health.
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Researchers set out to investigate if human beliefs can modulate brain activities in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology. They found a high level of precision in how beliefs can influence the human brain.
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A new study shows that private insurers that sponsor Medicare Part D are artificially inflating the costs of certain generic drugs by overpaying pharmacies.
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