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One Capsule, Timed Doses: New Pill Releases Medication in Stages

Credit: PixabayFor certain common medical conditions, taking medication at the right time is crucial. A new customizable capsule developed at UC San Diego may streamline complex dosing routines with its innovative staged release system.In recent years, studies have explored how the timing of substance intake, aligned with our body's internal clock—known as the circadian...

Scientists are Close to Creating a Male Birth Control Pill. Will Men Embrace it?

Credit: DepositphotosResearchers in the United Kingdom are currently testing the first male contraceptive pill. This raises the question of whether men are willing to actively participate or if they prefer women to continue shouldering the entire burden of deciding when and whether to reproduce.Historically, women have borne the predominant burden of preventing pregnancy, often...