Drugs

The miraculous power of penicillin and other antibiotics has been threatened by decades of rampant overuse.

The U.S. already pays more than other countries do for brand-name drugs. Tariffs could raise prices more.

The long quest to stop the human immunodeficiency virus offers an instructive example.

Researchers are working to prevent overdoses and the spread of disease in Baltimore through OASIS, an NIH-funded project. 

As concerns over the quality, transparency, and resilience of global pharmaceutical supply chains continue to grow, a new grant will enable real-time tracking to prevent shortages of drugs treating everything from viral infections to cardiovascular disease.

Drugs developed years ago to treat type 2 diabetes may not be safe and effective for patients with type 1 diabetes, researchers say.

Biden made his mark on public health with policies designed to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, reduce drug prices, expand insurance coverage, and more.

Analysis finds key scientific articles were cited to support unsubstantiated industry claims in more than 3,600 documents in the UCSF-JHU Opioid Industry Documents Archive.

Here’s what you need to know about naloxone, and why it should be part of your home’s medical essentials.

Experts share how they expect a Harris or Trump administration would affect abortion access, health care costs, federal agencies, global health, gun violence, and immigration.

A recent study systematically identified and categorized proposed and enacted policy measures addressing human consumption of xylazine, a veterinary sedative.