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Opioid abuse may cause brain swelling and memory loss

Opioid abuse may cause brain swelling and memory loss

In a new study, researchers found opioid abuse may lead to dangerous brain swelling effect that is sometimes ignored by doctors. In addition, opioid addiction...
Dim light at night may boost spread of breast cancer

Dim light at night may boost spread of breast cancer

In a new study, researchers found exposure to dim light at night may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones. The study...
Low-carb diet may reduce arthritis in the knee

Low-carb diet may reduce arthritis in the knee

In a new study, researchers found eating a low-carb diet could reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis in the knee. The finding...
Statins could cut heart disease risk by half

Statins could cut heart disease risk by half

In a new study, researchers found that cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could cut 50% risk of a second heart attack or stroke. However, most patients with...
Mindfulness may help people beat drug addiction

Mindfulness may help people beat drug addiction

In a new study, researchers found being mindful is key to recovering from substance addiction, such as opioid abuse and alcohol abuse. The findings suggest...
New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again

New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again

In a new study, researchers have developed a new video game-led training. This training helped people who survived a severe stroke regain their arm functions. The...
This common high blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest

Common high blood pressure drug linked to this heart disease

In a new study, researchers found a common drug for treating high blood pressure and chest pain is linked to a higher risk of...

People with high blood pressure should take this brain test

In a recent study, researchers found that people with high blood pressure should take a clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction routinely. The clock...

A new drug that could treat hair loss effectively

In a recent study, researchers from Columbia University found that 75% of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata had significant hair regrowth after...

This diabetes drug may harm your heart health

In a recent study, McGill researchers found that for people with type 2 diabetes, switching to sulfonylurea drugs is linked to a higher risk...