Opioid use disorder linked to strong chronic pain, study finds
Scientists have long recognized a link between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the brain processes behind this connection remain unclear.
Researchers at...
Blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure could increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
Can dementia cause vision problems? What science says
Dementia is known to affect memory, thinking, and behavior, but researchers are discovering that it can also impact our senses, including vision. This may...
AI tool analyzes tumor biopsies to predict cancer gene activity
Determining how to treat cancer often depends on understanding the genes driving a tumor’s growth. Traditionally, this requires genetic sequencing, a costly process that...
Study warns of kidney risks from common blood pressure drug combination
People taking medications for high blood pressure may need to think twice before using ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain reliever.
A study from the University...
New technology provides safer and more effective treatment for blood vessel diseases
Each year, millions of catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart problems and artery blockages.
However, one common challenge during these procedures...
Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades
A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020.
This research,...
Gum disease is strongly linked to diabetes, study finds
Gum disease and diabetes share a troubling connection that can lead to serious health issues, experts warn. Recent studies have revealed a two-way relationship...
Cannabis may cause genetic damage that increases cancer risk
A recent study published in Addiction Biology suggests that cannabis use may have serious long-term health risks, including the potential to cause cancer and...
This blood pressure drug could extend lifespan and slow aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, rilmenidine, may have surprising benefits for...