Chronic morphine use for cancer pain may increase bone loss
Opioids like morphine have long been the standard treatment for managing severe cancer-induced bone pain.
However, recent research has uncovered a concerning mechanism by which...
AI uses chest x-rays to spot early diabetes signs
A recent breakthrough reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) can detect early signs of diabetes by analyzing chest X-ray images.
This innovation has the potential to...
How high blood pressure harms kidneys
High blood pressure is a widespread health issue affecting billions of people worldwide. This condition can sometimes lead to kidney problems.
Researchers from the University...
Groundbreaking brain implant offers hope for seizures and OCD
Amber Pearson, a 34-year-old resident of Albany, Oregon, has become the world's first patient to experience life-changing relief from two debilitating conditions, epilepsy, and...
How depression drugs could help treat bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes people's moods to swing wildly between two extremes: highs and lows.
When someone with bipolar disorder is on...
Heart attacks linked to faster cognitive decline over time
New research, published in JAMA Neurology, reveals a connection between experiencing a heart attack and subsequent cognitive decline in the years following the cardiac...
1 in 10 women develop high blood pressure after giving birth
A new study reveals that one in ten women without a history of hypertension may develop high blood pressure up to a year after...
Many older Americans suffer from high blood pressure hospitalizations
In the past two decades, there has been a troubling surge in hospitalizations due to high blood pressure among older Americans.
This concerning trend has...
Screening for chronic kidney disease at 35 could save lives and costs
A recent study suggests that screening all US residents over the age of 35 for chronic kidney disease (CKD) could lead to increased life...
Scientists find the cause of poor wound healing in diabetes
In diabetes patients, poor wound healing is a major concern due to chronic inflammation.
A recent study reveals that defective exosomes, minuscule particles that transport...