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Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back...
Opioids, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, tramadol and fentanyl, are commonly prescribed to manage pain. You might be given a prescription when experiencing pain,...
New schizophrenia drug shows promise for some, but not all
Every year, around 100,000 people in the U.S. experience psychosis—a serious mental health condition that can deeply disrupt how they think, feel, and understand...
Could pain medication be causing your headaches?
It seems contradictory: the pills you’re taking for headaches might actually be perpetuating them. Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented medical phenomenon, but the good...
Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Adding these minerals to water may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem all over the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death.
Many people...
Can peanuts increase spread of cancer?
Peanuts are a popular snack. Many people enjoy their crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
They’re also seen as a healthy food because they contain good...
How the liver can recover after alcohol damage
Many people believe that if the liver is badly damaged—especially from years of drinking alcohol—it can never get better.
But new studies and better care...
How helpful blood vessel cells can turn harmful in heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in many places, including the United States. In fact, about one out of every four...
New treatment can fight against deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers, with very few people surviving after diagnosis. The most common type, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma...
Is your doctor prescribing you the wrong blood pressure drug?
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually...
Big hidden reasons of fatigue in older people
Feeling tired once in a while is something everyone experiences. But for some older people, this feeling doesn't go away.
They might wake up tired,...
A painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading
Most people who die from cancer don’t die because of the main tumor. They die because the cancer spreads to other parts of the...
Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk
A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...
Worst foods for high blood pressure you should avoid
High blood pressure is very common in older adults. It can put stress on the heart, harm blood vessels, and increase the risk of...
“Living metal” could connect electronics and biology like never before
Scientists at Binghamton University are developing a remarkable new material they call “living metal”—a combination of metal and bacterial spores that could one day...
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Splitting sunlight in two: New solar technology could double energy output
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make solar panels far more efficient by teaching sunlight to “do twice the work.”
In a...
Ancient dead star still feasting on the remains of its planets
In about 5 billion years, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel and collapse into a dense, Earth-sized remnant called a white dwarf.
Though...
MIT scientists uncover the richest chemical cloud in the galaxy
Astronomers from MIT have uncovered an astonishingly rich mix of molecules in a region of space known as the Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 (TMC-1).
This dark,...
Colliding black holes might have formed from earlier cosmic smashups
A pair of distant black hole mergers, measured just one month apart in late 2024, are improving how scientists understand the nature and evolution...
Stanford scientists create next-generation high-voltage battery material
A team of Stanford University researchers has achieved a major breakthrough that could reshape the future of energy storage, MRI technology, and even magnetic...