Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a study published online in Cancer. The study also found that cigarette smoking and pain are linked to more […]
Opioid prescriptions in the emergency department (ED) were associated with small increases in later opioid prescriptions and hospital admissions, found new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Scientists have found that taking a playful approach to life doesn’t mean you don’t take your situation seriously, but it can mean you cope with it better. By surveying people about their experiences during a […]
The news last week that three people in Sydney were hospitalized with botulism after receiving botox injections has raised questions about the regulation of the cosmetic injectables industry.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Breastfeeding is so important for child health that the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef recommend that babies should be breastfed within an hour of birth, be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of […]
The start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Past psychology research suggests that some people are more prone than others to take risks in uncertain situations, such as investing money in risky business ventures, consuming addictive substances or leaving a secure job without […]
New evidence from a large population-based cohort analysis indicates an increased risk of both attempted and completed suicide among individuals diagnosed with headache disorders. Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark found that individuals diagnosed with […]
About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can persist for months after the initial illness. Yet even five years […]
A UCLA research team has found that drugs being sold as fentanyl contain high amounts of the industrial chemical bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, or BTMPS. This new substance of concern emerged in the illicit drug supply nearly […]
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