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Scientists discover inflammations linked to opioid withdrawal

In a new study, researchers examined how inflammation contributes to opioid withdrawal and dependence. The research was conducted by a team from Thomas Jefferson University. Opioid...

New drug could revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury

In a new study, researchers have found a potential drug that may prevent neuronal death through glucose metabolism modification in stressed neurons. The new drug...

These 3 things could trigger spread of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. When prostate cancer spreads...

‘Mental singing’ may help people with Parkinson’s disease walk

In a new study, researchers found mental singing can improve measures of walking ability not only in people with Parkinson’s disease but also in...

Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension on the rise

In a new study, researchers found total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure—known collectively as cardiometabolic diseases—have been increasing since...

Long-term night-shift work may increase risk for multiple sclerosis

In a new study, researchers found that people who do night-shift work for more than 20 years have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis...

Healthy foods, not diet types, really important for cutting heart disease

In a new study, researchers found healthy foods, not diet types, are important for reducing people’s heart disease risk. The research was conducted by a...

Marriage may help stave off dementia

In a new study, researchers found dementia and marital status are linked together. They found married people are less likely to experience dementia as they...

Gout may greatly harm your kidney health

In a new study, researchers found patients with gout are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. It is one of the...

Probiotic use may help prevent this body infection

In a new study, researchers found general probiotic use in the U.S. could save the health care payer and the economy around $1.4 billion...