And this could mean you're not getting enough thyroid hormone. But other medications, such as amiodarone (Pacerone) and beta blockers, could make its effects too strong. This could require a ...

Ivermectin is a medication that treats some parasitic diseases. There are two types: one that doctors prescribe for certain health conditions in people and another that veterinarians prescribe ...

Medications are the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Many of them are used to block the immune system's attack on the nerves and slow or prevent progression and relapses (flare-ups) ...

Research Fellow, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Over the past five years, Rachel Sutherland has received research funding from the Australian Government Department of ...

Three scientists involved in developing the blockbuster anti-obesity drugs that are currently changing the health-care landscape are among the winners of this year’s prestigious Lasker Awards.

Since the dawn of the antibiotic age, opportunistic pathogens have evolved defenses faster than humans can develop drugs to combat them. At the same time, humans have unwittingly given the bugs an ...

Image credit: visualspace/Getty Images. Amphetamines are a drug used to commonly treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Past studies link amphetamine use to possibly ...

Various medications that treat narcolepsy are available, and treatment plans can vary based on individual symptoms and other factors. Healthcare providers often start with one medication but may need ...

Read on to learn more about medication that may help. The changes in these chemicals may cause the involuntary movement that’s typical of restless legs syndrome. Certain drugs can help treat the ...

In this article, we discuss the global issue of drug shortages. We summarise our research where we developed a framework for quantifying the cost of a shortage, and through three case studies provide ...

This section provides information about our role and the legal responsibilities of healthcare providers that handle controlled drugs. View our latest report on the safer use of controlled drugs which ...