Un esperanzador experimento de ultrasonido para los tratamientos del cerebro

Algunos fármacos para tratar enfermedades como el alzhéimer o el cáncer se enfrentan a un obstáculo: la barrera hematoencefálica. Un ensayo en fases iniciales pretende resolver esa limitación.

El caso de Singulair, un medicamento para el asma que provocó angustia

Un medicamento contra el asma, que ya se consigue como genérico, todavía es usado por millones de personas en EE. UU., incluso después de que miles de pacientes y decenas de estudios han descrito sus riesgos.

Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin.

The Billionaires Spending a Fortune to Lure Scientists Away From Universities

Arena BioWorks is promising big paydays to nearly 100 researchers from Harvard, M.I.T. and other prestigious institutions.

Donald Trump and the 14th Amendment

Responses to four columnists’ discussions about keeping the former president off the ballot. Also: Running mate choices; joy and sorrow; drug overdoses.

Should You Take Paxlovid? What to Know About the Covid Treatment

We asked experts about who should take the antiviral medication, how well it works and where to get it for free.

Use of ADHD Drugs Surged During Pandemic, Study Finds

Social media influencers and online marketing may have played a role, experts said.

An Ultrasound Experiment Tackles a Giant Problem in Brain Medicine

The effects of drugs that treat Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses are often limited by the blood-brain barrier. A small study suggests a way forward.

Pastillas para dormir: una guía de remedios contra el insomnio

¿Antihistamínicos, benzodiacepinas, melatonina? Los expertos recuerdan que el camino más seguro para combatir el insomnio es consultar con el médico.