Monoclonal antibody drugs like Keytruda attack cancer cells in a different way to chemotherapy drugs.
- Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
It sounds gross. Drugs seeping out of your body may be damaging your leather sofa. But how worried should we be, really?
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.
This drug is used to treat endometriosis and some breast cancers, but will soon be stripped from Australian shelves.
This vitamin plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. But that doesn’t mean you need to take a supplement.
Will vitamin C supplements do you any good and help with these conditions? Here’s what the evidence says – and what to look out for.
Ivermectin has been proposed as a treatment for a number of diseases. Here’s what the science actually says.
Before you spend your money, here’s why you should think twice about buying a weight-loss patch.
Obat GLP-1, seperti Ozempic, Wegovy, dan Mounjaro dilaporkan bisa picu pikiran bunuh diri dan mengurangi efektivitas kontrasepsi.
Australia’s regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
There is growing concern about the medication’s potential to cause depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Eis o que diz a ciência diz sobre as necessidades diárias de magnésio e se você deve tomar suplementos para suprir o corpo com este metal
Here’s what the science says.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
Some human medicines are safe and effective for pets – but others can be harmful if misused.
Here’s how a drug gets from an idea into patients’ hands – and why Australians sometimes wait longer to access a new drug than their American cousins.
If you take a vitamin B6 supplement, watch out for these three symptoms.
After May 1, the drug will cost a tiny fraction of its original price. But it can’t be taken at home.
Slinda is safe for women who are breastfeeding and also has a longer ‘missed pill’ window.
Yaz and Yasmin protect against pregnancy and can help manage some hormone-related conditions.
Some supplements claim they have ingredients that help you go to the bathroom less. Here’s what the science says about their effectiveness.
The TGA has issued a requirement for new warnings to be provided with the drug montelukast, commonly used to treat asthma and hay fever.
The daily tablet can help reduce pain and inflammation caused by the chronic and often debilitating condition.
Commonly used antihistamines in young children can lead to serious side effects including hyperactivity, aggression and hallucination. But there are safer alternatives.
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs have been linked to kidney problems and cancer.
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