Opioid misuse may permanently change the brain
Approximately one-quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them, with five to 10% developing an opioid use disorder or addiction.
In...
This anti-inflammation drug may increase diabetes risk in just 7 days
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency.
GC treatment at high doses...
These 3 drug combos may increase hip fracture risk
In recent decades, the use of prescription medications has increased dramatically in the U.S. due to factors such as improvements in the ability to...
Why eating yogurt may help reduce breast cancer risk
In a new study, researchers suggest that one of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria.
Their idea is supported...
This study may lead to new treatment of prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers have identified the drivers of a crucial gene involved in prostate cancer, revealing new targets for drug design.
They identified...
The Wuhan novel coronavirus: Should you be worried?
In an unprecedented effort to control the spread of a new virus, the Chinese government has closed off dozens of cities, restricting the movements...
Scientists find an important cause and a treatment for common bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a category of refractory inflammatory disease, of which ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are the main types.
Currently,...
These 3 diets may help lose weight, lower blood pressure and blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that there were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting...
What you should know about thyroid disease
More than 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, but 60% don't know it.
A Michigan Medicine endocrinologist discusses who's at risk, signs to look for...
Traumatic brain injury could harm hormone, sleep, cognition, memory
More than 2.5 million people in the United States alone experience a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year.
Some of these people are plagued...