Opioid use can begin with prescription painkillers. When use of these powerful substances becomes an addiction, life can spiral out of control, threatening a person’s physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Family and friends are often the first to recognize the wide-ranging signs of opioid abuse. Opioid use disorder is a pervasive and complex medical condition […]
Osteoporosis happens due to bone loss that occurs naturally in aging. A lack of estrogen often leads to weak bones prone to breaks and fractures. Osteoporosis, a silent and insidious condition, silently creeps into the lives of millions, weakening bones until they become porous and prone to fracture. Unlike many health issues that manifest with […]
Recent studies have unveiled a potentially groundbreaking connection between anti-obesity drugs and their ability to mitigate alcohol cravings, particularly in individuals dealing with both obesity and alcohol use disorder (AUD). This emerging research is beginning to shed light on a promising avenue for the treatment of AUD, offering hope for a population that has limited […]
Vaping, the act of inhaling aerosol produced by battery-powered vape devices, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), has garnered significant attention in recent years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 99% of vaping products contain nicotine, which has led many to consider vaping as an alternative to smoking or a […]
It turns out that alcohol use for cisgender women is more complicated than it might seem. When Amelia Murphy, aged 40, and her husband decided to relocate from the bustling city of Pittsburgh to the suburban tranquility of Millburn, New Jersey, she anticipated a change of pace in her life. Little did she know that […]
These foods are rich in calcium and vitamin D so you can grow and maintain healthy, strong bones. Maintaining strong and healthy bones is paramount throughout life, with the peak of bone mass typically reached around the age of 30. Ensuring optimal bone health not only contributes to physical well-being but also helps prevent conditions […]
Alcohol withdrawal is a complex physiological and psychological response that occurs when an individual abruptly stops or significantly reduces their alcohol intake after a prolonged period of dependence. It is a condition that encompasses a wide range of symptoms, which can vary in timing and severity. Recognizing the signs and risks associated with alcohol withdrawal […]
GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. Pemigatinib overview Pemigatinib (Pemazyre) is acts as an anti neoplastic agent. […]
Textbooks have said for decades that haemoglobin is found in the red blood cells (RBCs), that it makes blood red, carries oxygen, and is essential for our survival. A new and serendipitous discovery has revealed that haemoglobin isn’t used by RBCs alone. In a study published in Nature, scientists from China have reported that chondrocytes […]
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – A different blood sucking insect the size of a flea could be the cause of a skin infection epidemic in Texas. Sand flies, specifically females, bite, and suck the blood of their host to help develop their eggs. In the process they can transfer a parasite called Leishmaniasis to the host. […]