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Smokers have a higher risk of low back pain

Smokers have a higher risk of low back pain

A new study has found that smokers are at high risk for low back pain. The finding shows they also have higher rates of healthcare...
4 myths about colon cancer every should know

4 myths about colon cancer every should know

Recently, a researcher from UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center debunks common myths about colon cancer. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in...
New effective way to treat opioid addiction

New effective way to treat opioid addiction

A new study has found that monthly buprenorphine injection is effective for treating opioid use disorders. It shows the long-acting buprenorphine formulation BUP-XR is effective in...
Some drug combo may be better for treating schizophrenia

Some drug combo may be better for treating schizophrenia

In a new study, researchers found some drug combinations may be more effective than others to treat schizophrenia. Patients with schizophrenia are often treated with...

Omega-3 drug could reduce osteoarthritis caused by high-fat diet

in a new study, QUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused by...

Improving the brain ‘cleaning system’ could help remove Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers have created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. They have shown that the cleaning system of the brain cells, a process...

Scientists discover new potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway. They believe the finding may lead to the identification of drugs that...

This skin treatment may help reduce heart artery disease

In a new study, researchers found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic drugs that target immune system activity can reduce...

Have an irregular heartbeat? You may have higher risk of dementia

In a new study, researchers found people with a particular kind of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may experience a faster decline in thinking...

Chronic inflammation in middle age may cause memory problems later in life

In a new study, researchers found people who have chronic inflammation in middle-age may develop problems with thinking and memory in the decades leading...