Marketed with names like “Galaxy Gas” and “Miami Magic,” and often sold in steel cartridges known as “whippets,” these products are cheap and readily available at gas stations, convenience stores, ...

The FDA is issuing a warning to people not to inhale nitrous oxide -- also known as laughing gas -- in any size canister, tank, or charger for recreational purposes. It comes just months after an ...

A Redding doctor is sounding the alarm about misuse of nitrous oxide as a drug in Shasta County. Here's what to know about NO ...

Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, has long been used in dental procedures as a way of relaxing patients. Now it’s making a comeback for use in childbirth, bringing back an option ...

Health Canada is recalling nearly a dozen forms of nitrous oxide it says were sold for recreational consumption, which poses ...

While the use of propofol is common in dentistry, researchers are fine-tuning ways of using it effectively. Proper sedation and patient comfort can depend on fairly large doses of propofol when it is ...

While most parents worry about their teens doing drugs, from marijuana and stimulants to alcohol, there are less obvious ones that can be happening right under their noses — namely, nitrous oxide, ...

A sustainability project at the University of London’s Eastman Dental Hospital has led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. “Back in October 2022, we decided to benchmark our carbon ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...