Anavex’s newest patent will be expected to remain in force at least until July 2039, not including any patent term extensions. It will expand and supplement the current ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine) ...

Researchers at Leipzig University have developed a new process for reversing the polarity of chemical compounds, also known ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous as ...

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A chiral molecule is a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image ... One enantiomer is effective, while the other is harmful, e.g. thalidomide, a medication used for certain cancers and ...

Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to the list of medications Medicare will be able to negotiate directly with drug manufacturers, potentially leading to savings for consumers.

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As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, pundits and policymakers have debated the effect of potential new and widespread tariffs on products entering the United States.

It's an issue that has prompted the district attorney to alert defense attorneys in more than 3,600 open drug-related cases, although only one active case has been impacted by the rodents.

(Department of Justice via AP, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is rescinding its protocol for federal executions that allowed for single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital, after ...

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It's important not to overuse headache medications, as it can lead to new or worse symptoms. Your doctor can help you understand different headache treatments and how to use them safely.