Opioids like morphine are widely used in medical practice due to their powerful pain-relieving effects, yet they carry the risk of serious adverse effects such as respiratory depression and drug dependence. For this reason, Japan […]
After a stable 15-year trend, local-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence increased steeply in adults aged 45 to 49 from 2019–2022, including a 50% relative increase between 2021 and 2022. This trend contrasts with consistent increases […]
Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers have led the first-ever randomized controlled trial of a culinary medicine curriculum for medical trainees, which found that hands-on cooking is an effective approach to increasing nutrition knowledge for […]
Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has became Japan’s oldest living person, following the death of 114-year-old Miyoko Hiroyasu, according to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.This article was originally published […]
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new technology that—for many patients—could make injections a thing of the past. The new system could be used in the future for a range of treatments, […]
A comprehensive systematic review highlights a troubling intersection of mental and physical health disparities in Black women, revealing that depression and loneliness are significant—and often overlooked contributors to hypertension and poor cardiovascular outcomes.This article was […]
When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to “sleep on it.” Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain activity during sleep […]
Pain that persists one year after a heart attack can be linked to a significant risk of death at a level consistent with the effects of smoking and diabetes. This is shown in a new […]
Popular freeze-dried fruit snacks sold at Sam’s Club are being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study led by researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, suggests that chronic inflammation may link frailty, social disadvantage and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.This article was originally […]
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