This drug can be harmful to people with opioid use disorders
Benzodiazepines are sedatives that are often prescribed to people who are opioid-dependent despite the discouragement of this practice in guidelines.
Doctors may be ignoring this...
Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even in non-obese people
In a new study, researchers found that lower body mass index (BMI) is consistently linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk, among people with...
This new discovery may improve treatments of high blood pressure and dementia
In a new study, researchers have discovered the mechanism that allows the brain to monitor its own blood supply.
The finding may help find new...
New finding may help prevent joint inflammation, arthritis
In a new study, researchers found that proteins that play a vital part in allergies and parasitic infections can prevent the immune system from...
Living near major roads linked to high risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found that living near major roads or highways is linked to a higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's...
Largest study links 102 genes to autism
In a new study, researchers from over 50 centers around the globe found 102 genes linked to ASD—including many new ones that had not...
Brush your teeth to protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that brushing teeth frequently is linked to lower risks of atrial fibrillation (a common irregular heartbeat disease) and...
Whole fruit, sugar could change your blood pressure
Added sugar is commonly found in ice cream, cookies, cakes, pastries, sodas, and other sugary drinks.
Previous research has shown that added sugar is a...
This common nutrient may benefit people with heart failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart gradually loses its ability to efficiently pump blood to the body.
Often, it stems from...
What’s blood type got to do with clot risk?
People with blood types A and B may have higher risks for developing dangerous blood clots compared to people who have type O blood.
That's...