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Today's scientists and pharmacists have an amazing ability to create drugs that are making our entire world healthier, stronger and able to live longer. See what's in store for drug technology with the videos in this section.

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  • Marijuana Vending Machines
    Marijuana Vending Machines (1:37)

    Push a button on a vending machine in California and you can now receive an ounce of marijuana. Watch this Reuters video showing the next step in quick access to drugs. The drugs are available by prescription only and are protected by armed guards.

  • 75% Pharmacy Prescriptions Not Followed
    75% Pharmacy Prescriptions Not Followed (2:01)

    Watch this video about pharmacy prescriptions on HowStuffWorks. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), in partnership with Pharmacists for the Protection of Patient Care, will be releasing a new national consumer survey that... More »

  • Aspirin and Sex Drive
    Aspirin and Sex Drive (1:17)

    Watch this video about the effects of aspirin on people's sex drive on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have found that aspirin changes a rat's wiring in its brain in the same regions that are involved with sex in human brains. Learn about aspirin and sex... More »

  • Drug Abuse in Malaysia, from UNICEF
    Drug Abuse in Malaysia, from UNICEF (2:40)

    Watch this UNICEF video about drug abuse in Malaysia on HowStuffWorks. UNICEF correspondent Steve Nettleton reports on outreach to children from families coping with HIV/AIDS and drug abuse in Malaysia. See how drug abuse affects Malaysian families... More »

  • FDA Approves Daily Cancer Drug, Tykerb
    FDA Approves Daily Cancer Drug, Tykerb (0:39)

    Watch this video about cancer drugs on HowStuffWorks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-a-day breast cancer pill, called Tykerb, which should be taken in conjunction with other chemotherapy medications and is specifically for... More »

  • FDA Looks Into Food Contamination
    FDA Looks Into Food Contamination (0:56)

    Watch this video about food contamination on HowStuffWorks. FDA officials said they would inspect imports of six grain products used for traces of melamine, a chemical thought to have killed and sickened cats and dogs. Melamine, which is used in... More »

  • Human Herpes Drug Helps Race Horses
    Human Herpes Drug Helps Race Horses (1:48)

    Watch this video about equine herpes on HowStuffWorks. Equine herpes is a deadly and contagious disease among horses, especially racehorses. UC Davis veterinarians actually used an antiviral drug typically given to humans to help control herpes. See... More »

  • New Drug for Nerve Damage
    New Drug for Nerve Damage (1:39)

    Watch this video about a new drug for nerve damage patients on HowStuffWorks. A new drug may be effective in preventing nerve damage due to diabetes. Learn how the new nerve damage drug works in this video from ScienCentral.