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Worms and humans both get 'the munchies,' despite 500 million years of evolutionary separation
By Soumya Sagar published
Researchers found that roundworms gobble down high-calorie foods when exposed to a compound that acts on the same brain receptor as THC.

'High Holiday' 420 has hazy origins
By Tia Ghose last updated
Though there are many urban legends out there, the origins of 4/20 as an international holiday to smoke marijuana are hazy.

Tardigrade proteins could help stabilize drugs without refrigeration, scientists say
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Proteins found in tardigrades could be used to stabilize drugs that would otherwise need refrigeration.

The gender health gap: 10 times medicine failed women
By Lou Mudge published
In modern times, why is there still such a stark gap between the way women and men are treated when seeking healthcare?

FDA no longer requires animal testing for new drugs. Is that safe?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The FDA can now approve drugs that haven't been tested in animals, but don't expect drug companies to switch gears too quickly.

Pfizer is using AI to help revolutionize the development of life-saving medications
By Sponsored published
Sponsored Artificial intelligence is significantly evolving the development of medications and treatments. Pfizer has been a leader in this charge for 10 plus years.

Fatal 'brain-eating' amoeba successfully treated with repurposed UTI drug
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Doctors successfully treated a patient's rare brain infection with a drug typically used for UTIs.

Antidepressants could fuel the rise of superbugs, lab dish study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A lab study suggests that antidepressants may push bacteria to become superbugs.
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