Scientists find first evidence that opioid use disorder linked to chronic pain
Scientists have long noted a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, however, brain mechanisms linking OUD and chronic pain are poorly...
Scientists find better treatment for brain cancer
Scientists from the University of Virginia found a "game-changer" in the treatment of a pair of deadly brain tumors, and the discovery could lead...
Magic mushroom microdosing could help improve mood, mental health
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that tiny amounts of psychedelics (‘magic’ mushrooms) can impact mental health.
The research is published in Scientific...
Common causes of heart inflammation you need to know
Heart inflammation is your body’s natural reaction to an infection or injury to the heart.
To protect your body, your white blood cells send chemicals...
Common diabetes drug could help lose weight no matter how old you are
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
Heart-healthy Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...
Concerned about constipation?
Nearly everyone becomes constipated at one time or another.
Older people are more likely than younger people to become constipated, but most of the time...
Thyroid problems may worsen heart failure
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found shows two thyroid disorders – subclinical hypothyroidism and low T3 syndrome – might make heart failure worse.
The findings suggest there...
Why opioid painkillers can cause gut problems
Opioids are the gold standard for the treatment of chronic and acute pain; however, their use may result in significant gastrointestinal side effects, including...
Inflammation in midlife may increase risk of brain shrinkage, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that people who show signs of inflammation in middle age are more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage...