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5 Highly Effective But Addictive Opioid Painkillers Opioids are quite powerful medications that relieve pain and produce feelings of euphoria, and should only be taken for short periods of time for acute pain, such as after an injury or surgery. Regardless of strength, all opioids are potentially addictive and can lead to overdose if misused….

New drug emerges as breakthrough for weight loss Everyone has probably heard of the common and trendy ‘weight sticks’. Now, a new study by researchers in the United Kingdom at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has emerged showing that a diabetes drug called tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar levels and lose…

Smoking increases the risk of depression Do you smoke a cigarette to blow away that feeling of fear and worry? Well, a major new study was conducted in Germany showing that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to suffer from depression than those who have never smoked. This important…

Scientist discovers new ‘bat virus’ that infects humans Scientists have identified a new strange virus infecting humans that is similar to Nipah but different from the specific type. A team of researchers in Bangladesh has identified a bat-borne virus, also known as Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), in patients who were initially suspected of having Nipah virus…

Sleeping without pillows? New research shows it may help protect the vision of people with glaucoma A recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology further suggests that for people with glaucoma, the common practice of using multiple pillows may be counterproductive. Researchers explained that stacked pillows change the position of the neck, which…

What you need to know about the ‘3 P’s’ of diabetes Diabetes occurs when your body has chronically elevated blood sugar levels due to insulin insensitivity or a lack of insulin itself. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose to be absorbed by the cells and used for energy. When insulin…

7 simple ways to stay safe from dementia Dementia is a progressive brain disorder caused by physical damage to brain cells from diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (amyloid/tau protein buildup) or vascular problems (reduced blood flow). Its symptoms include a decline in memory, thinking and social skills, which hinders daily life. The early symptoms of…

New nasal spray vaccine efficiently prevents flu Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a nasal vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus, commonly known as bird flu. When the vaccine was tested on rodents, it produced a strong immune response and prevented infections in animals exposed to H5N1. Since H5N1 avian flu was…

Woman ‘magically’ gives birth while participating in her own C-section A woman has described how she ‘sobbed with joy’ after assisting her own caesarean section to give birth to her baby daughter. According to The Mirror, Leila El Alti requested the innovative procedure for her third child after being “traumatized” by the experience of giving…

Three simple measurements that can reveal your diabetes risk Did you know that there are other physiological factors besides your diet that can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition in which your blood sugar levels rise due to insulin resistance or because your body does…

Health officials are closely monitoring the deadly Nipah virus outbreak after the World Health Organization confirmed two new cases in an eastern Indian state this week. The virus, although rare, is considered one of the most dangerous pathogens due to its high mortality rate and lack of an approved treatment or vaccine. Nipah virus is…

Scientists discover new nanomaterial, a safer way to kill cancer Research has made a huge leap forward in cancer treatment! Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a series of chemical reactions in cancer cells, killing them through oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone. The study was led by…