pharmacology
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Do Smart Drugs Work?
If you’re looking to make your brain work better, you have plenty of options. You can start sleeping better, invest in a juicer, spend time at a decent gym. Or—if you’re pressed for time—you can pop a bunch of pills. Amphetamine, in the form of Adderall, has been wiring people for years, as have Ritalin…
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How Do Fictional Poisons Stack Up To Real-Life Ones?
In books and movies, poisons are basically magic. It’s kind of a letdown to read about deliciously evil poisons and then realise they’re not nearly as potent in reality as they are in stories. Here are some myths about poison from pop culture — and the less impressive reality.
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The Female ‘Sex Pill’ Is Here — But Is It Worth The Risks?
Earlier this month, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend the approval of flibanserin, Sprout Pharmaceutical’s drug for women with persistently low sexual desire. The drug has a number of vocal critics, who believe that its side effects, relative to its modest effect, could be harmful for women.
