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Opioid prescription linked to heart disease

A recent study brings to light a lesser-known danger of opioids: their potential impact on heart health. This research, led by Minhee Sung, an instructor...

Nasal spray vaccine may prevent COVID-19 more effectively

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a promising intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 that offers improved and prolonged immunity compared to traditional injection methods. This novel approach,...

Revolutionary CT scan is a leap forward in treating high blood pressure

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and other institutions has opened new doors in the treatment of high blood...

Plant-based compounds may help treat breast cancer

A new meta-analysis suggests that compounds found in soy and other plant sources, such as isoflavones, might play a significant role in reducing the...

Scientists find an important cause of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease is a widespread condition that affects many older people around the world and is a leading cause of dementia. For over two decades,...

Understanding the impact of blood pressure drugs on kidneys

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent condition affecting millions globally. It's characterized by excessive force of blood against artery walls,...

Weather-based pain forecast can manage chronic pain effectively

A recent study led by Christopher Elcik, a geography/atmospheric sciences lecturer at the University of Georgia, has revealed a strong interest in weather-based pain...

Scientists discover a big cause of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) stands as one of the most formidable types of pancreatic cancer. It's so aggressive that only about 8% of those...

Innovative device improves movements in stroke survivors

In a small village near Guadalajara, Mexico, 70-year-old Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, faced a daunting challenge. Living atop a hill, Elena...

Infertility linked to poor heart health in later life, study finds

A recent study, published on January 5 in JAMA Network Open, suggests that a history of infertility in women may indicate their heart health...