Friends and family, not doctors, may mainly contribute to opioid misuse
In a new study, researchers found that family members and friends rather than doctors may serve as a gateway to opioid abuse in patients.
The...
Heart attack survivors need to take care of their mental health
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack patients with chronic depression or anxiety are at a higher risk of death.
This was the...
What to do if you have diabetes and need to lose weight
Many people with type 2 diabetes also suffer from obesity or being overweight.
Having a healthy body weight is an important part of their diabetes...
How your hand grip may influence high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that in people with weak grip strength, high blood pressure is not linked to high death risk.
The study...
Aspirin may help cut risk of liver cancer
In a recent study, researchers found that daily aspirin therapy may help reduce the risk in hepatitis B virus‐related liver cancer.
The research was done...
These commonly prescribed drugs may increase dementia risk
More than 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and this number is estimated to be 132 million by 2050.
Recently, researchers from the...
New method may find which stroke patients need further treatment
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to find stroke patients who are most likely to have a treatable underlying condition.
They...
New blood test may predict breast cancer’s return at beginning
In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test that can predict breast cancer's return at the beginning of treatment.
It can predict...
Depression drugs and opioids may double the risk of falls and fractures
In a new study, researchers found that opioids, antidepressants, or other psychotropic drugs may increase the risk of falls and bone fractures in older...
These drugs may help fight early prostate cancer
In two new studies, researchers found that two drugs for treating the most aggressive prostate cancer could also benefit patients with early-stage prostate cancer.
The...