Drugs

Gaming tech could ease pain during surgery — here’s how

What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster?

A rodent "backpack" could speed up cancer drug discovery

Psychedelic trips and near-death experiences result in strikingly similar shifts in mindset

This high-tech contact lens could diagnose cancer — and maybe treat it, too

Psilocybin therapy reduces heavy drinking by up to 83 percent in landmark trial

This breakthrough stem-cell therapy could reverse genetic blindness

Some people with epilepsy find relief with CBD — but the market is murky

Can mad honey get you high? A bee expert reveals the answer

What’s in your sports supplement? New paper warns of accidental doping

Male birth control is at our fingertips. Will we ever grasp it?

How are drugs absorbed in the body? The science of medicine, explained

Ketamine can treat depression — but teletherapy could make it accessible

The surprising way psilocybin alters the brain’s chemistry to treat depression

'Better Call Saul' Season 6 has “a pretty clear vision,” says star Tony Dalton

10 years ago, 'Fez' changed indie gaming forever with one mind-blowing trick

New brain scans may reveal why psilocybin is such a potent antidepressant

Does creatine make you stronger? How the supplement may boost athleticism

Insomnia is on the rise. A doctor warns melatonin might not be the solution

MDMA plus therapy is highly effective for treating PTSD, trial shows

The 10 best subreddits for when you're high

These North American birds had completely unexpected responses to the Moon

Researchers mapped psychedelics in the brain — challenging our understanding of how the drugs work

Does cannabis help with headaches? What scientists know so far

Did Coca-Cola contain cocaine? An anthropologist reveals the complicated truth

66 years ago, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous tried LSD — and ignited a controversy still raging today

Scientists discover CBD — and not THC — may prevent Covid-19 infection in cells

You need to watch the trippiest sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime ASAP

Why space junk could threaten the future of interplanetary exploration

Can weed cure Covid-19? Two cannabinoids hint at a possible treatment

Ketamine-assisted therapy could help heavy drinkers stay sober longer — study

68 years ago, Aldous Huxley laid the groundwork for the psychedelic renaissance

Can MDMA treat PTSD? Latest trials confirm the benefits

Need a "miracle cure"? Why breakthrough treatments are so hard to find

Vaping nicotine may cause a sexual-health side effect in men — study

Geneticists reveal the evolutionary origins of Cannabis sativa

Can you get high on nutmeg? A doctor explains what it does to the brain

Indica vs. sativa: Why cannabis labels are meaningless

Magic mushroom study hints psilocybin repairs alcohol-induced brain damage

Has Covid-19 changed our relationship to drugs? The answer is complicated

“Aharon said it was healing:” How psychedelic therapy was undermined by abuse

How THC “breathalyzers” work, and why some experts say they’re flawed

Can you get high from poppy seeds? A toxicologist reveals the dangerous truth

Covid-19: What to know about mix-and-match vaccine boosters

Covid-19 booster shot: Schedule, side-effects, concerns, and usefulness

Merck antiviral Covid-19 pill: How it works, price, release date

Discovery: Tobacco use goes back much further into human history than we thought

Archeologists discover the earliest known use of tobacco in Utah

Five biological factors may help explain prescription drug side effects

Covid-19 vaccine: Why good diet and exercise aren't enough to fight the virus