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Syrian rebels expose Assad's labs with Captagon, 'poison' drug fueling deadly trade

Captagon, one of the world’s most infamous stimulants, carries a complex legacy with devastating implications for health, society, and politics. 

 A stash of burnt pills is scattered on the grounds of the Mazzeh military air base on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus on December 11, 2024.
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US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The approval is expected to cut barriers to access to contraceptives such as the cost and time of seeing a healthcare provider, advocacy groups have said.

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An 'eternal life' pill may be closer than ever thanks to new research

Could genes from a jellyfish-like marine animal lead to the ultimate anti-aging treatment?

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US slaps sanctions on Chinese, Mexican entities in fentanyl action

Treasury Department accuses those involved of selling equipment used to make counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

A man living on the streets displays what he says is the synthetic drug fentanyl in the Tenderloin section of San Francisco, California, US, February 27, 2020.

Israeli-made AI exposes international fake Viagra network

In addition to the fake erectile dysfunction pills, the international network was producing faux ADHD medication and ecstasy.

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Israel develops cutting edge medication technology

The research was led by doctoral student Itai Katzir and supervised by Dr. Ayala Lampel from TAU’s Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences.

 Efficient encapsulation of molecules – a major technological challenge – makes possible a high loading capacity of molecules.

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If you’re aiming a pill for this part of the stomach, posture is critical to play into both gravity and the natural asymmetry of the stomach.

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Cheap version of Merck COVID pill to be made for poorer nations

The antiviral drug, which received emergency approval in the United States in December, reduces hospitalizations and deaths of high-risk patients by around 30%, according to clinical trial results.

An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters on October 26, 2021.

COVID: Israel studying Pfizer drug, vote on kids’ vaccine set for Wednesday

On Friday, Pfizer announced that its antiviral pill Paxlovid cut hospitalization by 89%.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the cabinet meeting, November 7, 2021.

COVID-19 hospitalization reduced by low-cost antidepressant - study

Fluvoxamine distribution could dramatically reduce the costs of care globally, as the antidepressant pills cost far less than standard treatments for COVID-19 symptoms.

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Taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes can be dangerous

A team of American experts is requesting a change in current guidelines for taking aspirin as a preventative treatment. They state that the "high risk of bleeding" outweighs the benefits. 

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Merck says deal signed with Singapore on COVID-19 antiviral pill

Though Singapore's health ministry did not immediately confirm the deal, it would be the fourth country to enter talks of purchase with Merck.

 An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill called molnupiravir being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters May 17, 2021.