Fake news can be tricky to spot, but spotting fake drugs just got a little easier. Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish ...

Fake news can be tricky to spot, but spotting fake drugs just got a little easier. UC Riverside researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from counterfeit ones ...

Findings from two early clinical studies suggest a new dual-action antimalarial drug candidate is well tolerated in humans. The first-in-class clinical candidate, MK7602, is being developed by WEHI ...

By Dr. Michael Baah Biney A young boy once had a severe throat infection. At first it looked like a simple illness. After a few days the fever settled and everyone assumed he was fine. But a few weeks ...

Malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals that have puzzled scientists for years. New research reveals they’re powered by a rocket-like reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, releasing ...

Newly discovered enzymes found in the cinchona tree play a crucial role in the production of the malaria drug quinine and other important alkaloids. This opens up possibilities for the ...

Just a single course of treatment can leave a lasting impression, according to a study of nearly 15,000 people in Sweden ...

The 350-year history of quinine, from Quechua bark to chemotherapy drug – with an important milestone in JenaFor over 350 years, quinine and other ...

For over 350 years, quinine and other extracts from the cinchona tree (Cinchona spp.) were the only effective medicines ...

The federal government has committed about $54 million to secure tuberculosis medicines and prevent nationwide stock-outs, as ...

CLUSTER Lead for Disease Prevention and Control, WHO Nigeria, Dr Mya Ngon, at a briefing in Abuja, yesterday, ahead of the 2026 World TB Day, said while progress had been made, significant gaps ...

This picture invariably brings tears to my eyes. It could be the logo, literally and metaphorically, for current health care policy.