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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar

In a new study, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of developing hypoglycemia, or...

New type 2 diabetes drug may lower heart failure risk

In a new study, researchers found the new drug type for type 2 diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors, are associated with a reduced risk of heart...

Protein shakes may not help reduce post-gym muscle pain

In a new study, researchers found protein shakes may not be the most effective way to relieve aching muscles after gym exercise. The research was...

6 things may contribute to sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart. The disturbance could lead to a failure of effective pumping and therefore a...

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...