Opioids combined with this drug could be especially dangerous
In a new study, researchers found that taking both short-acting benzodiazepines (a sedative drug) and opioids may put patients at an especially high risk...
Scientists find universally effective antibodies to fight COVID-19
In a new study, researchers report the first round of results from an immunological study of 149 people who have recovered from COVID-19.
They show...
Many people with colon cancer do not get recommended therapy
In a new study, researchers found that many patients with colon cancer are not receiving the recommended standard of care therapy for their disease.
The...
Dementia gene could double risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19.
They found a high...
This blood test could predict type 2 diabetes years before it strikes
In a new study, researchers have identified metabolites in the blood that accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing...
A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler
Scientists have developed a new type of laser that can deliver high amounts of energy in very short bursts of time, with potential applications...
Sometimes, the best treatment for high blood pressure is to wait
A recent study from the University of Missouri found that a doctor’s decision not to intensify high blood pressure treatment is often an appropriate...
Scientists find why autism may come with cognitive problems
In a recent study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that a tiny gene fragment impacts the brain in a way that could...
Why COVID-19 could make the overdose epidemic worse
When Alberta's chief medical officer, Deena Hinshaw, announced special exemptions to COVID-19 regulations for group therapy in residential addiction treatment centers, it was exactly...
Scientists find why some people have problems with alcohol
In a new study, researchers did a genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people and identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking.
The research...