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Modified ecstasy 'attacks blood cancers'

Modified ecstasy could one day have a role to play in fighting some blood cancers, according to scientists. read more

Painkillers 'may ease agitation' in dementia patients

Many dementia patients being prescribed "chemical cosh" antipsychotic drugs could be better treated with simple... read more

Cystic Fibrosis drug offers fresh hope to sufferers

An international team co-led by scientists at Queen's University, Belfast, has developed a new drug for Cystic Fibrosis... read more

Triple-negative breast cancer: drug trial to start

A drug for a particularly hard to treat form of breast cancer will soon be in clinical trials after scientists isolated the... read more

All over 55s should take statins, recommends Professor

Everyone over the age of 55 should be prescribed statins to reduce their risk of heart-attack and stroke, a leading doctor... read more

The drugs don't work - so what will?

Antibiotics have been one of the greatest success stories in medicine. But there is growing concern that the drugs'... read more

Do 'smart drugs' really make us brainier?

"One pill. Anything is possible." That's the message advertising Limitless, a film showing in cinemas this week. Starring... read more

Prescription charges abolished in Scotland

Scotland has joined Northern Ireland and Wales in abolishing prescription fees - leaving England as the only part of the UK... read more

Breast cancer prevention drugs 'should be prescribed'

Women at high risk of developing breast cancer should be given preventative drugs, according to an international panel of... read more

Breast cancer prevention drugs 'should be prescribed'

Women at high risk of developing breast cancer should be given preventative drugs, according to an international panel of... read more