They also regulate blood pressure, help make red blood cells, and are involved with keeping your bones healthy. Some drugs are known as nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause damage to ...

Ketamine has gained attention in recent years for its potential in treating depression, specifically after FRIENDS actor Matthew Perry's death in 2023 due to the acute dose of this drug.

Researchers have discovered a new antibiotic molecule that targets a broad range of disease-causing bacteria — even strains resistant to commercial drugs — and is not toxic to human cells 1.

UIC researchers working with collaborators at McMaster University in Canada determined how the new antibiotic works and why the drug evades bacterial resistance. "The holy grail in the field is to ...

Prescription abbreviations like qd, hs, or bid can sometimes be found on your medication labels. These abbreviations are derived from the Latin words for "every day," "at bedtime," and "twice daily," ...