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Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce
Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence
Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur
Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help you live longe
Study suggests harmful diagnostic errors may occur in 1 in every 14 general medical hospital patients

Study suggests harmful diagnostic errors may occur in 1 in every 14 general medical hospital patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHarmful diagnostic errors may be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7%) hospital patients—at least those receiving general medical

Study suggests harmful diagnostic errors may occur in 1 in every 14 general medical hospital patients

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHarmful diagnostic errors may be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7%) hospital patients—at least those receiving general medical
New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl

New NIPT-based method reveals 33 pathogenic copy number variations in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene

by BGI GenomicsThe spectrum of maternal CNVs detected in the DMD gene. Credit:Clinical and Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1706A recent large cohort study, conducted jointl
Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

by Institute for Systems BiologyCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEverybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked

Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency

by Institute for Systems BiologyCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEverybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked
The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

by Elke Godden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery family needs groceries, and most people regularly venture to the supermarket to gather supplies. If researchers can help sh

The chaos of choice: How do people pick their food products?

by Elke Godden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery family needs groceries, and most people regularly venture to the supermarket to gather supplies. If researchers can help sh
Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityEosinophilic esophagitis is a disorder where eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, build up in the esophagus, which can cause difficulty in swallowing. Credit:

Rising incidence of chronic allergic disorder in Japan confirmed by large-scale data analysis

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityEosinophilic esophagitis is a disorder where eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, build up in the esophagus, which can cause difficulty in swallowing. Credit:
Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t

Researchers: Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

by Kaitlin Woolley and Paul Stillman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You've committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that t
Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

byPublic Library of ScienceBody image is a multifaceted and complex phenomenon encapsulating how we think, behave, and feel about our body. Credit: Sierra Koder, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org

Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study

byPublic Library of ScienceBody image is a multifaceted and complex phenomenon encapsulating how we think, behave, and feel about our body. Credit: Sierra Koder, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org
Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute