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This anti-itch drug may help prevent opioid overuse

In a new study, researchers found that an anti-itch medication that targets a specific part of our nerve cells can make morphine—which targets a...

Caner linked to doubled risk of stroke

In a new study, researchers found that people living with or beyond cancer are more likely to die from stroke than the general public. In...

Scientists find underlying causes of heart rhythm diseases

Despite advances in medical imaging, the mechanisms leading to the irregular contractions of the heart during heart rhythm disorders remain poorly understood. In a new...

Low-calorie sweeteners less harmful to body weight, blood sugar

In a new study, researchers found that low-calorie sweeteners cause only modest changes in blood sugar, insulin levels, insulin sensitivity, and weight gain, as...

Increased use of antibiotics may boost risk of Parkinson’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The research...

This diabetes drug may lead to dangerous infection disease

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a new type of drug that can treat diabetes. But recently, scientists have found that the drugs could lead to...

Scientists find a new link between migraines and opioid overuse

In a new study, researchers have found a new link between migraine headaches and opioid overuse. The finding may be key to treating pain. The research...

Common cholesterol lowering drugs may help cut prostate cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that men who are on statins, a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol, may have a reduced risk...

3 common anti-epileptic drugs linked to increased suicide risk

In a new study, researchers found that three of the most common forms of anti-epileptic drugs in Denmark are associated with an increase in...

Cramps in the legs may signal dangerous artery disease

Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and...