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In many painkiller addiction cases, the trigger may be chronic pain. In the U.S., there has been an increase in opioid and prescription drug abuse, with nearly eight out of 10 individuals abusing prescription drugs for the sole purpose of treating their chronic pain. Corresponding author Dr. Daniel Alford said, “While the association between chronic ...click here to read more

A new study has found that teenagers who consume plenty of fruits have a reduced risk of breast cancer later on in life. On the other hand, women who drink more alcohol over the years, have a higher risk of breast cancer but may have a lower risk of heart disease. Roughly three servings a ...click here to read more

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, which mainly focuses on the different types of hepatitis including hepatitis C, but we have compiled a list of our news stories discussing hepatitis alongside other conditions like Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and liver inflammation. Hepatitis B and C are lifelong conditions that increase your risk of health complications, including ...click here to read more

Did you know that as the temperature rises and our diet heads out the window, we’re increasing our risk of kidney stones? It’s true! During those warmer summer months, there is an increase of kidney stones, and it can completely ruin your summer. Kidney stones are a result of dissolved minerals accumulating in the lining ...click here to read more

Norovirus and listeria, two illnesses that can lead to gastrointestinal distress, have caused food establishment shutdown and food recalls due to contamination. So far we have seen plenty of food recalls and food store closures because of listeria and norovirus in an attempt to reduce contamination and the spread of these highly contagious illnesses. Carrabba’s ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and Chikungunya virus have similar symptoms, which can cause misdiagnosis. Chikungunya virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and has spread across the Caribbean and Central and South America. The main symptom of Chikungunya virus is joint pain and swelling, which is also a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Washington University School of ...click here to read more

Bronchitis or inflammation of the bronchi, which carry air to the lungs, is a common condition, so people wonder, is bronchitis contagious? The answer is not cut and dry – it really depends on the type of bronchitis. Bronchitis can be categorized as chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is caused by an upper respiratory tract ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis-associated myelitis has distinct characteristics, making early detection with MRI and ensuing early treatment possible. Researchers found that patients with myelitis who later develop multiple sclerosis may be distinguished from other cases through distinct characteristics – such as the location and size of spinal cord lesions. These findings may help better scan for multiple ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia pain is associated with cytokines and oxidized LDL levels. The study looked at 48 patients with fibromyalgia and 43 healthy women . Researchers assessed the participants’ functional status, severity of the symptoms, and the number of tender points using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Widespread pain was also assessed with the VAS, the Widespread Pain ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism increases mortality risk among heart failure patients. Researcher Dr. Connie Rhee said, “Our data suggest that mild hypothyroidism may, in fact, be harmful in specific populations, including people with heart failure. A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach may not be appropriate for assessing risk and determining whether treatment is required for subclinical hypothyroidism.” Hypothyroidism occurs when the ...click here to read more

Recurrent kidney stone patients are at a higher risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. The findings suggest that close monitoring of recurring kidney stones could help protect patients from heart-related problems. Nearly 10 percent of men and seven percent of women will develop kidney stones, and over the last few decades mounting evidence has shown ...click here to read more

Although the windshield may protect you from UV rays, the same cannot be said for the side window, which has been shown to cause damage to your skin and eyes. For their study, researchers from California wanted to test the damage that could occur with sunlight exposure from a car-side window. Excess sun exposure has ...click here to read more

Although osteoporosis may seem like a women’s disease, men can develop it, too. But, unfortunately, men often do not receive the necessary bone screening to determine their risk as much as women do. As a result, men do not receive the necessary advice and treatment in order to prevent bone loss. Dr. Mary Ruppe, an ...click here to read more

With allergy season in full swing, many of us are reaching for antihistamines and other allergy medications for temporary relief. Although allergy medications may stop the watery, itchy eyes, they have another side effect you may not be aware of. As we age, many aspects of our body begin to change, muscle mass included. You ...click here to read more