New method for pain relief without opioids
The United States has approximately 5% of the world’s population, but accounts for 99% of the world’s consumption of hydrocodone, an opioid used to...
New blood test could detect prostate cancer very accurately
In a new study, researchers found a new and simple blood test could efficiently and accurately detect the presence of aggressive prostate cancer.
In combination...
How the eyes could be windows to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers say with further developments, measuring how quickly a person's pupil dilates can help show a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s...
Commonly used antibiotics may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found users of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Ciprofloxacin or Cipro, face a 2.4 times greater risk of aortic and...
‘Yo-yo’ dieting may benefit your metabolic health
In a new study, researchers found repeatedly losing and regaining weight may lead to improved insulin levels and lower body fat percentages in the...
This common health problem linked to high risk of pancreatic cancer
It is estimated 45,750 deaths will occur this year from pancreatic cancer, a disease in which healthy cells in the pancreas stop working correctly...
This ‘blood test’ could accurately detect PTSD
In a new study, researchers found an artificial intelligence tool has a 77% accuracy diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans.
The...
New finding provides hope for people with chronic pain
When you experience severe pain, like breaking or shattering a bone, the pain isn't just felt at the sight of the injury.
There is an...
‘Superagers’ over 80 may have memory function 60 years younger
In a new study, researchers found stronger functional connectivity—that is, communication among neurons in various networks of the brain—is linked to youthful memory in...
Daytime napping in this way may lower your heart attack, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack...