Many chronic pain patients suffer from opioid misuse
A comprehensive review of 148 studies involving over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients has revealed alarming rates of opioid misuse.
Conducted by researchers at...
Buffering childhood stress
All kids feel stressed from time to time.
They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal. But some kids go...
Scientists develop stress-free method for weighing mice using computer vision
A team of researchers led by Dr. Vivek Kumar at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has developed a groundbreaking method to weigh mice without causing...
Scientists find important causes of vertigo
Vertigo is a condition that makes you feel like you or your surroundings are spinning or moving when they’re actually not.
It can be very...
Parkinson’s disease patients have lower dementia risk, shows study
New research brings some good news for people with Parkinson's disease: the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia...
Intense exercise shows greater benefits for stroke survivors
New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be more effective at improving heart health in stroke survivors than exercising continuously at...
The hidden cause of masked high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a well-known health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. But...
Why can the ketogenic diet control blood sugar?
The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, has gained a lot of attention in recent years for its potential benefits in managing diabetes. This diet...
When cancer spreads: improving treatments for metastasis
A cancer diagnosis can be scary. Some cancers can be cured if caught early. Treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can destroy many early-stage...
Scientists find important cause of autism
Autism is a neurological condition that influences how people communicate, interact, and behave.
It’s more commonly diagnosed in boys and typically becomes noticeable in early...