In a move that will make the drug more accessible, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) version of Narcan, a naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, for the treatment of opioid overdose. Read more.
A recent study reveals that improving stem cells' "garbage disposal" system may help guard against age-related disorders. The ability of stem cells to dispose of misfolded proteins declines with age, which can lead to problems with the blood and immune systems. Read more.