Pharmaceuticals

A legal battle over nitrogen hypoxia, a new potential method of execution, raises ethical questions

The antiviral Tecovirimat (TPOXX) shows promise against monkeypox, but human data and supplies are limited

President Biden is part of a minority of people who have experienced Paxlovid rebound, but experts say the drug should still be prescribed for those who need it

Compounds that marine creatures make to defend themselves could yield lifesaving medicines

A smallpox antiviral that’s effective against monkeypox is tied up in red tape, and gay-health advocates are pushing to make it easier to access

People who are unlikely to develop severe COVID-19 have no widely approved medications to ease the illness

Drugs such as mifepristone and misoprostol end a pregnancy, whereas the “morning-after pill” works by preventing one

The risks associated with hormonal contraception are lower than the risk of pregnancy itself and comparable to those of other over-the-counter drugs

The success of vaccines has reduced the pool of people available for studies, among other factors

Researchers are giving drugs to healthy people in hope of clearing away toxic proteins in the brain and preventing neurodegeneration.

A global look reveals contamination by antibiotics, antidepressants and other medications

An individual’s health risks, treatment access and local case levels come into play for those who are eligible