
The Myth of "Female Viagra"
The libido-enhancing drug approved by an FDA advisory panel acts slowly on the brain to increase desire—not quickly on the mechanics of the sexual act

The Myth of "Female Viagra"
The libido-enhancing drug approved by an FDA advisory panel acts slowly on the brain to increase desire—not quickly on the mechanics of the sexual act

Female Libido Drug Approved by FDA Panel
A drug to treat low female sexual desire should be approved with strict measures in place to ensure patients are fully aware of its risks, the advisory panel said


Why There's (Still) No Viagra for Women
Even if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new drug for boosting women's sexual desire, it is unlikely to work the same magic on a couple's sex life as "the little blue pill"

Antidepressant and Heart Drug Show Promise for Combating Ebola
At least 70 percent of mice treated with one of these common drugs survived Ebola infection

Vaccine Aims at Fly Host of Disease Parasite
An experimental leishmaniasis vaccine relies on eliciting an immune response to a protein from the saliva of the sand fly that carries the leishmania parasite, rather than on anything from the parasite itself. Cynthia Graber reports

Inside the Inflammation Factory
A newly discovered structure in cells underlies inflammation wherever it occurs—an insight that may lead to new treatments for ailments as diverse as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's and fatty liver disease

Blood Pressure Vaccine Lengthens Rat Lives
A DNA-based vaccine gave rats six months of protection against high blood pressure as well as healthier hearts. Christopher Intagliata reports

Giant International Trade Treaties Center on Science
The proposed deals have the potential to boost research but could also weaken health and environmental protections

Antibiotic Alternatives Rev Up Bacterial Arms Race
From predatory microbes to toxic metals, nature is inspiring new ways to treat infections

After Ebola, a Blueprint Emerges to Jump-Start RD
Accelerated testing of compounds that have shown efficacy against the virus may lead to new drugs and vaccines

Where Is Avian Flu Hiding?
Three strains of the virus are decimating poultry farms across the country, but how they’re being transmitted remains unclear

Bacteria May Be Remaking Drugs in Sewage
Microbes that clean water may also be piecing some pharmaceuticals back together