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7 drugs that exist in nature
The Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
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The 'game-changing' treatment for schizophrenia
The Explainer US poised to approve KarXT as new antipsychotic treatment for disorder, which could offer reduced side-effects
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Do medical clowns really work?
Under the Radar Growing body of evidence suggests laughter and joy are key ingredients in a patient's recovery – even among adults
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Gender bias in medical research: how women are still overlooked
In depth Clinical trials have historically been male-centric, but they are leaving the medical community in the dark about women and girls
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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A study found toxic heavy metals in most tampon brands. Are they safe to use?
The Explainer Over a dozen brands tested positive, including organic tampons
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Rapamycin: the popular drug for longevity among biohackers
Under the Radar Living longer may be getting easier
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Michael Mosley 'collapsed' during holiday hike
Speed Read Tributes paid to 'national treasure' who did so much to popularise science
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
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The alarming rise of fake science
under the radar Fraudulent papers are flooding scientific journals
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Ozempic babies: a surprise side effect of weight loss drugs
under the radar Murmurs of unexpected pregnancies while taking semaglutide-based drugs are growing on social media
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How AI is changing drug development
The Explainer Machine learning is allowing scientists to speed up the process of drug discovery and development
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Science behind cloning monkeys is helping advance medical research
The Explainer The first rhesus monkey to be successfully cloned after many failed attempts has raised concerns among animal welfare groups
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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