Category: News
Scientists Identify a Safer Pathway for Opioid Pain Relief
Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF Health) have identified a novel mechanism by which opioid receptors can provide effective pain rel [...]
New Antibiotic Pill Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
A newly developed oral antibiotic has shown strong promise in treating gonorrhea, including strains that have become resistant to existing drugs, offe [...]
Common Diabetes Medications May Influence Cancer Behaviour, Researchers Report
Medications routinely prescribed for type 2 diabetes may have unexpected effects on how certain cancers develop and progress, according to a recent sc [...]
Gene Linked to Alzheimer’s Shows Common Signal Across Racial Groups
Scientists have identified a gene that may play a central role in Alzheimer’s disease across different populations, offering new insight into why the [...]
Nearly 70% of U.S. Adults May Now Be Classified as Obese Under New Definition
A major shift in how obesity is defined could dramatically increase the proportion of U.S. adults classified as obese, raising the figure from about 4 [...]
ADHD Medications Boost Alertness and Reward, Not Direct Attention, Study Finds
Stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall may improve focus in children with ADHD not by targeting attention networks, but by increasing alertne [...]
Brain “Cleanup” Strategy Shows Promise in Reducing Epileptic Seizures and Restoring Memory
A new study from Georgetown University Medical Center suggests that clearing aging support cells from the brain can significantly reduce epileptic sei [...]
Study Warns: Common Painkiller Tramadol Offers Minimal Relief, Doubles Risk of Serious Side Effects
A major review of clinical trials has found that tramadol, a widely prescribed opioid painkiller, provides only slight relief for chronic pain while s [...]
Your Roommate’s Genes May Be Shaping Your Gut Bacteria
New research suggests that genetics may unexpectedly influence health, not only through an individual’s own DNA, but also through the genes of the peo [...]
MIT Scientists Develop Novel Strategy to Strip Cancer of Its “Sugar Shield”
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University have unveiled a promising new immunotherapy approach that hel [...]