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Smelling salt products promise an 'energy boost,' but have reportedly caused seizures, FDA warns
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration warned that unapproved inhalant products containing ammonia may pose health risks.
FDA approves 1st pill made from human poop
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration approved the second-ever medical treatment made from donated human feces.
Don't use 'amniotic fluid' eye drops, FDA warns
By Nicoletta Lanese published
"Amniotic fluid" eye drops aren't approved and could be harmful, the Food and Drug Administration warned.
Scientists invent 'shape-shifting' antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists have developed a new "shape-shifting" antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria, but it hasn't been tested in humans yet.
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?
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