The question of putative mechanisms of action continues to haunt psychopharmacology. Put simply, we know these drugs work, but we have very little idea how. We make guesses based on the ...

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter ...

If you're over the age of 60, you've likely seen headlines in the last couple of years warning against previous medical advice to take aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and ...

A new survey found that 1 in 5 adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported “routinely” taking a low-dose aspirin Kimberlee Speakman is a ...

Many people still believe the benefits of taking an aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks and strokes outweigh the potential dangers – despite experts warning of the contrary more than five ...

Each of these ingredients has its own mechanism of action, which we’ve already discussed for aspirin and acetaminophen. What about caffeine? The combination of aspirin, acetaminophen ...

Suzetrigine (Journavx) is the first non-opioid painkiller to be approved in the US in 20 years. It could help over 80 million ...

If you have ever had a heart attack, a healthcare provider has probably told you to carry an aspirin or two with you at all times to have available if you ever think you might be having another heart ...

Aspirin overdose remains a commonly used means of attempting suicide in young adults. This case demonstrates the role of the laboratory in the management of salicylate overdose. Medical treatment ...

The mechanism of action underlying ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects in patients with depression, both suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD), including ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults still believe that the benefits of taking low-dose aspirin daily outweighs the risks — despite new guidance that suggests otherwise, according to a new survey.