A new comprehensive analysis indicates that nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, provides rapid relief for adults suffering from severe forms of depression. The findings suggest that this ...

Giving birth is no laughing matter, but the gas seems to help. — -- A Minneapolis mom who wanted a natural birth was more than 13 hours into labor when she felt she wasn't going to make it ...

A sedative long used by physicians and dentists, nitrous oxide - popularly known as "laughing gas," is being increasingly consumed as a party drug. Among its common effects are a feeling of relaxation ...

Nina Warken, German Minister of Health, gives a press conference on the German Cabinet's draft for a planned ban on the sale of laughing gas and knockout drops. Kay Nietfeld/dpa Nitrous oxide, which ...

Understanding the world of gases is an important part of science, and school students often come across interesting questions in their exams and quizzes. One such popular question is: Which gas is ...

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is self-administered and can reduce anxiety and pain during childbirth Many women are turning to a new option for pain relief while in labor. As an ...

Photo of a young man with a laughing gas mask The FDA warns that misuse of nitrous oxide is causing serious injuries Flavored nitrous products are being sold in colorful packaging at gas stations and ...

Laughing gas may be most associated with its use in dentistry, but in recent years, scientists have been inching toward using the chemical for another purpose: depression that defies treatment. The ...

I always considered that night spent hotboxing an Isuzu Trooper as the first time I was stoned, but a recent trip to the dispensary made me realize I was off by several years. The first time I got ...

US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has published a new study in Science confirming that the laughing gas is depleting the ozone layer and contributing to climate change. A study ...