Doctors had believed that going over the maximum dose of one lifesaving drug could lead to more abuse. But after patients improved with one more pill, they convinced the FDA to change its guidelines.

"Taking psychoactives was not just about seeing visions. It was part of a tightly controlled ritual, likely reserved for a select few..."

MIT engineers designed polymer microparticles that can deliver vaccines at predetermined times after injection.

The low cost and easy availability of recreational nitrous oxide makes it an easy drug of choice, particularly for young people.

Frequent moves and long deployments can lead to trouble at home.

The MESA method uses ecological theory to map cellular diversity and spatial patterns in tissues, offering new insights into disease progression.

Since 1971, the US has led the world in funding cancer research and developing new treatments that have driven down death rates. This may soon no longer be the case.

Research offers new insights into potential strategies for improving treatment outcomes and overcoming drug resistance.

One dose of a psychedelic compound helped mice think more flexibly and do better in behavioral tests even weeks after drug administration.

Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, according to new research.