Ric Treble is a retired forensic chemist, who has studied the development of novel drugs for over thirty years.

The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, ...

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are chemically engineered substances designed to mimic the effects of traditional controlled drugs such as opioids, stimulants, and cannabinoids. These compounds ...

Thyme, rosemary, and lavender have long been associated with natural medicine. Today, however, these aromatic plants are ...

Population aging is reshaping the landscape of respiratory disease, with COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ...

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical ...

Dr. Genevieve Lind explains how she uses frog eggs to learn how drugs affect receptors in the brain and Jessi's chicken ...

We read with interest the Position Paper by Athol U Wells and colleagues concerning the paradigm shift in corticosteroid therapy for sarcoidosis.1 The search for specific targets, such as those ...

Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. Individuals with ...

The pathogen that causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is notorious for its ability to develop drug resistance. But now there are two more treatment options. In December, the U.S. Food ...

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not always understood, especially in the presence of prescription drugs. Now, ...