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medical drugs

Fast access to new medicines shouldn’t mean endangering our health

Health

Fast access to new medicines shouldn’t mean endangering our health

Agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration speed the approval of some drugs to address urgent needs, but there are signs that the balance between safety and speed isn’t quite right

Leader

Why the medicine you take could actually be bad for your health

Health

Why the medicine you take could actually be bad for your health

Features

Worker growing cannabis plants

Health

There is little evidence that cannabis helps mental health problems

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Diazepam is a type of benzodiazepine drug

Health

Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are prescribed more in poorer areas

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Cannabis extract may work as a treatment for cannabis addiction

Health

Cannabis extract may work as a treatment for cannabis addiction

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A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Health

A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Insight

Herbert Kleber

Mind

Dr Herbert Kleber brought evidence-based treatment to drug addiction

Regulars

Should people with mental health conditions be drugged to stand trial?

Comment

Should people with mental health conditions be drugged to stand trial?

Comment

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Life

Don't miss: the art of science, vanishing cetaceans and edited humans

Culture

How aspirin became a wonder drug against heart disease and cancer

Health

How aspirin became a wonder drug against heart disease and cancer

Aspirin has long been prized for its pain and fever reducing properties – but 40 years ago 51¶¯Âþ reported on the first inklings of wider benefits

Regulars

Mind

Am I addicted? The truth behind being hooked on gaming, sex or porn

Features

Health

Drug cocktail seems to reverse biological signs of ageing in people

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Health

Gel that makes teeth repair themselves could spell the end of fillings

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Mind

Extinction Rebellion founder calls for mass psychedelic disobedience

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