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Whitney Houston, Pop Legend, Dead at 48

Posted 3 HOURS AGO | 0

The pop star with a powerful voice produced huge hits such as "I Will Always Love You." Read more

Bike Doping: Can Plasticizers Nab a Cheater?

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Feb 7, 2012 09:03 AM ET | 0

As the science of anti-doping gets tougher on would-be cheaters, so too do the standards of proof for authorities. Read more

Marijuana Mouth Spray: Will It Be Abused?

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:05 PM ET | 0

The drug is meant to help those suffering from pain from cancer. Read more

Magic Mushrooms Could Treat Depression

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 23, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

The active ingredient in the trippy fungus could help users treat depression, anxiety and stress. Read more

Antibiotics Breed Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Pigs

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 16, 2012 04:21 PM ET | 0

After being exposed to antibiotics for only 2 weeks, a drastic rise in drug-resistant E. coli has been detected in guts of pigs. Read more

Drug Coatings Can Contain Problematic Chemicals

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:13 AM ET | 0

Potentially harmful chemicals show up in a wide variety of drugs and supplements, especially ones with time-release coatings. Read more

Tech: Nano Device Delivers Drugs Faster [VIDEO]

Posted Tue Dec 6, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

Engineers have developed a prototype nanotechnology device that could speed up the delivery of drugs for life-threatening illnesses. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports. Watch video

Magic Mushrooms in My Yard: Photos

Posted Tue Sep 20, 2011 02:02 PM ET | 0

How well do we know the fungus among us? Some mushrooms have a magical, mysterious history. Read more

magic mushrooms, fly agaric, fly amanita, hallucinogens, religion

U.S. Approves New Drug Against Skin Cancer

Posted Thu Aug 18, 2011 07:15 AM ET | 0

This is the first new treatment for melanoma in 13 years. Read more

Football Tries To Go HGH-Free. Deer Antlers Anyone?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:31 PM ET | 0

The NFL hopes a new HGH testing program will cut its use but critics say the test is easy to cheat. Read more

Israeli Scientists Develop Date-Rape Drug Detector

Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 12:41 PM ET | 0

The sensor has accurately detected date-rape drugs in drinks 100 percent of the time. Read more

Organized Crime Wiping Out Wildlife

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Aug 2, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

Conservationists believe many of the criminal networks targeting wildlife are also involved in illicit arms and drug smuggling. Read more

Amy Winehouse, Troubled Talent, Dies at 27

Posted Sat Jul 23, 2011 04:25 PM ET | 0

Winehouse rocketed to fame with her album, "Back to Black," but she struggled with drugs and alcohol. Read more

How a Mission to Mars Could Kill You

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Jul 18, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Will bootprints in the Martian soil be a part of our future, or will the interplanetary trip prove too hazardous for humans? Read more

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Emerges

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 01:32 PM ET | 0

Often called the "clap," the infection had been easily treatable -- until now. Read more

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