Using drugs changes a person's brain structure and functioning, particularly in areas involved in reward, stress, and self-control. These alterations make it harder for people to stop using substances ...

An adverse reaction is an undesirable reaction to a medication that's been taken correctly. It may occur immediately, hours, or years after starting a drug. Reactions might include minor side effects ...

If lifestyle changes alone don’t allow you to meet your blood sugar and A1C goals, your doctor may prescribe medication. Here are some factors you and your doctor may consider when deciding ...

This is the most recent version of the national Cancer Drugs Fund list, and replaces any earlier versions. It contains updates to the previous list, as well as new drugs and indications which have ...

2 Non-stimulant ADHD medications of different classifications work in different ways. Both Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists and SNRIs affect norepinephrine (or noradrenaline) levels in the nervous ...

Drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by up to 50% according to a new study, adding to mounting evidence that the drugs yield health benefits beyond ...

Founded and headed by the former secretary-general of OPEC, Nigeria’s Rilwanu Lukman, the British firm Afren has snapped up stakes in two marginal fields in Nigeria over the past six months. The ...

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