Scientists find new way to predict heart drug side effects
Researchers at the University Medical Center and the University of Göttingen have introduced an innovative method for predicting the side effects of new drugs...
Mindfulness may prevent opioid-dependence in women
A pilot study conducted by Rutgers University explores the potential of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) as an intervention to prevent relapse in women with...
This drug taken at night may cause heart damage
Midazolam is a potent medication primarily used for its sedative effects before surgeries. Its strength is such that patients often have no recollection of...
Long-term painkiller use linked to high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter medicine used to alleviate pain and reduce fever.
It's often perceived as a safer option compared...
Early menstrual cycles linked to higher diabetes and stroke risks
Starting your menstrual cycle at a young age, particularly before the age of 13, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and...
Common diabetes drug could lower high blood pressure and heart failure risk
High blood pressure, often resistant to treatment, can pose serious risks to individuals with heart failure.
A recent analysis of a clinical trial published in...
Breakthrough blood test may detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms
Researchers at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have developed a groundbreaking blood-based test to identify the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease before noticeable...
Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients
A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...
Popular heartburn medications linked to kidney problems
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely recognized as Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, are commonly prescribed medications used by around 10% of American adults to manage...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to memory issues: what you need to know
We often rely on medications to alleviate common health concerns, but a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has shed light...