Better sleep could be the key to fighting opioid addiction, says new study
Opioids, like oxycodone, are drugs often used to manage pain but come with the heavy risk of addiction.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease risk, study finds
A recent large-scale study published by The BMJ has called into question the safety of artificial sweeteners, commonly seen as a healthier alternative to...
Scientists find the secret to preventing blindness in diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye issue for people with diabetes. It happens when high sugar levels in the blood harm the retina, the...
Scientists find a new, more potent opioid crisis in the US
As if the opioid epidemic was not devastating enough, healthcare experts are warning of a new and even more potent class of synthetic opioids...
Vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in weight loss and heart health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reveals that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective than a...
Scientists find a clear link between chronic kidney disease and stroke risk
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide.
Despite its prevalence, the mechanisms behind the continual kidney...
More people under-50s get cancer, study shows
New research published in BMJ Oncology reveals a shocking 79% rise in new cases of cancer among people under 50 across the globe over...
Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and...
Connective tissue is found throughout the human body, within and between structures as varied as muscles, nerves and internal organs.
Like an elaborate web, it...
Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors...
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition.
This is one of...
Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
David Schneider was told he was out of treatment options.
Luckily, these cardiac specialists said otherwise, performing an advanced minimally invasive surgery that got...