Cannabis users need over 200% higher dosage of sedation in surgeries
A recent study from Colorado has uncovered a significant finding regarding the use of cannabis and its impact on medical procedures.
Researchers discovered that patients...
This common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a widely used medication that helps relieve pain and reduce fever.
It’s a common over-the-counter option for treating headaches,...
Scientists find new way to reverse opioid addiction
In 2023, over 100,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses.
The most effective way to save someone who has overdosed is by administering a drug called...
How childhood sleep habits could influence future alcohol and marijuana use
A good night's sleep is vital for children's health and development, but it might also play a role in their future choices regarding alcohol...
Scientists uncover widespread opioid misuse and addiction among chronic pain patients
A new scientific review has revealed alarming rates of misuse and addiction among chronic pain patients who are treated with prescription opioid painkillers.
The review,...
Study shows surprising link between rheumatoid arthritis and blood cancer
A recent study conducted by researchers from Adelaide, Australia, and the United States has uncovered a surprising connection between a less common type of...
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...
High blood pressure and chronic pain: How they’re connected
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and chronic pain are two common health issues that many people face. But did you know that...
This electric bandage could speed up wound recovery
Researchers have created an affordable bandage that uses electricity to help heal chronic wounds faster.
In animal tests, wounds treated with these special bandages healed...
Supercharged silk: The future of healing hearts and wounds
Researchers at UNSW have made an exciting breakthrough using silk from domestic silk moths.
This silk, transformed into a special jelly-like material called microgel, has...