Much attention has recently focused on the use of opioids, which include morphine and related painkillers such as oxycodone. Though regarded as a blessing for patients suffering from severe and acute pain, they can also be ...
Dec 5, 2023
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The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities makes it difficult to eat healthy, exercise, and get adequate rest, according to a new survey from The Ohio State ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Oral nicotine pouches, a tobacco-leaf-free product marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, do little to curb current smokers' nicotine cravings, according to a new study. Public health scientists with The Center for Tobacco ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Nurse practitioners are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients—but both need to do better, a large, new study suggests.
Oct 28, 2023
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More than 60 years after benzodiazepines were introduced, doctors have uncovered the first reliable evidence to confirm the belief that taking these drugs, such as Valium and Ativan, intermittently rather than continuously ...
Oct 10, 2023
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People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, according to new research published ...
Aug 9, 2023
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A new study in a preclinical model, by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, demonstrates the potential for restoring fertility when the ovaries have stopped working. The researchers found that adult stem cells ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Cases of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are on the rise worldwide. The benefits of current medications to treat patients with these diseases are limited by problematic ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren't aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For ...
Jun 23, 2023
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Topical corticosteroids, also referred to as corticosteroids or cortisone, are the go-to treatment for many skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They can be found in various forms such as creams, ointments, ...
Jun 20, 2023
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