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Move over, Viagra — this spider's boner-inducing venom could treat people let down by the blue pill
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists say a synthetic compound derived from Brazilian wandering spider venom could treat people with erectile dysfunction for whom drugs like Viagra don't work.
Weight-loss products labeled as 'Nuez de la India' contain highly toxic yellow oleander, FDA warns
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The FDA warns that some products labeled to be "Nuez de la India" actually contain a poisonous plant called yellow oleander.
Leading ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants doesn't work, FDA panel rules
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration reviewed data on phenylephrine, an ingredient in many popular decongestants, and deemed it ineffective when taken orally.
When should you get a flu shot? What to know for the 2023-2024 flu season
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
When should you get a flu shot, and which shot should people with egg allergies get? Here's CDC guidance for the 2023-2024 flu season.
Blood clot risk linked to taking common painkillers alongside certain hormonal birth control
By Emily Cooke published
Using NSAIDs and hormonal birth control together increased the overall risk of blood clots in women in the study, but the researchers stressed that the overall risk is still low.
Infant's dark-brown eyes suddenly turn indigo blue after COVID-19 antiviral treatment. But why?
By Carissa Wong published
In a rare case, the brown eyes of a 6-month-old boy with COVID-19 turned blue after he was given the antiviral favipiravir.
New antibiotic that slays superbugs discovered in 'dark matter' microbes from North Carolina soil
By Carissa Wong published
Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.
Eating just 2 cannabis gummies can put small kids at risk of toxic effects
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A study of a Colorado hospital network pinpoints the threshold of THC exposure that poses a danger to young children.
Hallucinogen use hits record-high in adults, survey reveals
By Stephanie Pappas published
An annual survey started in 1975 suggests that more adults under 50 are using hallucinogens.
'Hyper-synchronized' brain waves may explain why different psychedelics have similar effects, rat study reveals
By Emily Cooke published
Despite acting on different receptors, psychedelics induce similar "waves" of synchronized electrical activity across the rat brain, potentially explaining their shared hallucinogenic effects.
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