
Long-term opioid use fails to alleviate chronic back pain, Northwestern University study suggests
Researchers identified distinct brain activity patterns and molecular markers that may guide future treatments for pain management and opioid tapering.

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Researchers identified distinct brain activity patterns and molecular markers that may guide future treatments for pain management and opioid tapering.

Study in Neuron identifies a previously unknown neural pathway that amplifies sensory-driven behaviors in a mouse model of OCD, offering new targets for precise interventions.
New study identifies the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 as a key sensor in oligodendrocytes that determines myelin sheath length based on nerve fiber thickness.

Analysis of 4.2 million patients from the TriNetX network finds twice the rate of ADHD and triple the rate of autism among those diagnosed before age 20.

Lifestyle changes can offset strong genetic predisposition to the condition according to new research from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

New study identifies a specific enzyme causing CPVT and opens treatment avenues.

Some newer e-cigarettes connect to smartphone apps and offer features such as points, rewards, free refills or cryptocurrency for vaping.

Georgia State researcher Mukesh Kumar conducts biomedical research in the lab.

AI reduces costs per patient but requires pilot testing before nationwide rollout.

The intestinal mucosa with its characteristic invaginations, the intestinal crypts (blue).

Skin samples from people with a suspected genetic myopathy were examined for confirmation of disease.

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New EPFL research reveals how a decades-old drug boosts bladder cell defenses against persistent E. coli

A new simulation study suggests drones could cut wait times for defibrillation, offering new hope for survival.

Illustration of the kinetic pathways involved in AB aggregation with and without the influence of metal ions.

Research published in Nature Medicine identifies molecular shifts in blood during menopause that predict future cognitive decline.

New research at UT MD Anderson uncovers specific immune rejection patterns and cell fitness levels that determine treatment success or failure.

Vienna study reveals adjuvant radiotherapy offers significant survival benefits for specific tumor types

An inside look at how Hydroxyl Botanicals combines family farm sourcing with third party testing to deliver everyday wellness.
New data shows discrepancy in measles death counts between national and state trackers.

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Older Americans are increasingly taking multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements.

New dashboard reveals how extreme weather reshapes early childhood nutrition across Brazil

Senators challenge nominee on safety metrics during confirmation hearing

Investigations reveal critical gaps in sterile production and API manufacturing across India China and the United States

Health officials link alfalfa sprouts to a multi-state salmonella and E. coli outbreak.