Cancer drug gets immune cells back in the fight

In mouse models of different cancers, a new drug slowed tumor growth, extended lifespan, and boosted the efficacy of immunotherapy.

Christine Sinatra-UT Austin • futurity
Oct. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Suction cup delivers drugs through your cheek

"It's an entirely new method of delivering medications that could spare millions of people the fear and pain associated with injections..."

ETH Zurich • futurity
Oct. 4, 2023 ~7 min


Could injectable hydrogel simplify HIV treatment?

A solution that transforms into a hydrogel and releases a steady dose of an anti-HIV drug could eliminate the need for a daily pill to prevent AIDS.

Roberto Molar Candanosa-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Sept. 26, 2023 ~6 min

What you should know about the new postpartum depression pill

A new FDA-approved oral medication, zuranolone, eases postpartum depression in as little as three days. Here's what you should know.

Carrie MacMillan-Yale • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~10 min

What you should know about the new postpartum depression pill

A new FDA-approved oral medication, zuranolone, eases postpartum depression in as little as three days. Here's what you should know.

Carrie MacMillan-Yale • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~10 min

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories in individuals with depression while improving overall memory function, research indicates.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Sept. 13, 2023 ~3 min

Experts raise alarm about weight loss drugs for kids

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks to the health of children and adolescents, warn experts.

UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~9 min

Nursing homes use surprisingly little COVID antiviral drugs

Given the high risk of nursing home resident populations to COVID-19, their use of oral antiviral drugs is surprisingly low, research finds.

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
July 19, 2023 ~3 min


ADHD stimulants don’t boost teens’ cocaine risk later

Teens who take ADHD drugs aren't at higher risk of using cocaine or methamphetamine as young adults, but prescription misuse changes things.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~5 min

2 anti-inflammatory drugs prevented COVID deaths

Anti-inflammatory drugs didn't speed recovery for people hospitalized with COVID-19, but they did prevent deaths, researchers find.

Diane Duke Williams-WUSTL • futurity
July 11, 2023 ~7 min

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