Scientists find a super opioid 1000 times stronger than morphine
A dangerous synthetic opioid, up to 1000 times more potent than morphine, has been found in Adelaide’s street drug supply, raising fears of a...
New gel speeds up healing in chronic diabetic wounds
Chronic wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers, are a serious problem for people with diabetes.
These wounds heal slowly and often never fully recover, mainly because...
New blood test could diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its impact on the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.
However, new research...
Why stopping weight loss drugs often leads to regaining pounds
Losing weight can be challenging, and for many people, prescription medications offer extra help in reaching their goals.
However, new research shows that stopping these...
This parasitic worm can turn off body’s pain alarm, study shows
New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, has found that a parasitic worm can suppress neurons in the skin to avoid detection by...
A 30-minute workout could cut cancer risk by 30%, study finds
Scientists from Edith Cowan University in Australia have discovered that even a single workout session can help the body fight cancer.
The research, led by...
New drug may could manage high blood pressure more easily
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects many people. It’s usually treated with daily pills, but more than half of the...
Study shows a surprising new cause of diabetes
In our body, there’s a small but vital organ called the pancreas. One of its important jobs is to make insulin through special cells...
Simple daily habits that can help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a quiet but serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
Because it often has no symptoms, many...
Does multiple sclerosis protect against Alzheimer’s?
In a surprising discovery, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be...