Five common habits that might be harming your liver
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the human body. It detoxifies harmful substances, helps with digestion, stores nutrients, and regulates metabolism.
Jun 18, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Acetanilides
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Why acetaminophen works: New discovery ends longstanding mystery
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals a previously unknown peripheral mechanism by which paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen, ...
Jun 9, 2025
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Paracetamol to poisoning: When medicines harm children instead of heal
Every day, nearly 100 children present to Australian emergency departments with suspected medicine poisoning. It's a startling statistic, but a reality that could be avoided, according to new research from the University ...
May 28, 2025
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New discovery about how acetaminophen works could improve understanding about pain relievers
A new study from Indiana University scientists may aid the pharmaceutical industry in better understanding a popular over-the-counter pain reliever: Tylenol.
May 16, 2025
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Signals from dying cells may spur liver regeneration after acetaminophen injury
Acetaminophen is the most frequently taken fever and pain medication worldwide, but overdosing can be toxic to liver cells. In the United States, about 1,600 cases of acute liver failure and 500 deaths occur each year due ...
May 8, 2025
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Smart lactation pads can monitor safety of breast milk in real time
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a lactation pad equipped with sensing technology that allows parents of newborns to monitor breast milk in real time.
May 7, 2025
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Evidence supports continuing buprenorphine for acute pain in those with opioid use disorder
For patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), evidence supports continuation of buprenorphine during episodes of acute pain, but overall evidence for pain outcomes in these patients is low, according to a review published ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Conquer your child's headaches: A parent's guide
Is your child complaining of frequent headaches? Are they missing school days or activities they love? Headaches in children are a common issue, but understanding the causes and how to manage them can make a significant difference.
Mar 24, 2025
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Probiotic boosters shorten fever duration in pediatric trial
A clinical trial led by researchers at the Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico and the University of Milan found a probiotic mixture that significantly shortened fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract ...
Combination therapy recommended for migraines
Doctors should prescribe triptans for migraine patients who aren't receiving relief from over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, according to a new clinical guideline from the American College of Physicians.
Mar 20, 2025
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