Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
New opioid painkiller has surprisingly few side effects
 Structure of N-desethyl-fluornitrazene, or DFNZ. Using a long-abandoned class of opioids as their starting point, scientists have…
Early treatment helps patient recover from rare kidney disorder
When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath,…
Treating autonomic dysfunction can relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression
Consider a house with the water main half shut. The faucets sputter. The toilet runs all night. The…
TENS Pulses Defeat Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue
Summary: For the millions living with Fibromyalgia, the greatest paradox is that exercise is the best medicine, yet…
UStudy links diagnostic timing to ovarian cancer survival outcomes
The study “Diagnostic Timing and Ovarian Cancer Survival in North Carolina” has been published in the latest issue of…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
8 simple ways to boost your kidney health – The Irish News
Relying too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain relief could negatively affect kidney health, warn experts.…
Childhood stress may lead to digestive issues later in life
Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and…
Training game helps nurses spot fungal infections in breastfeeding
A new educational game simulates real breastfeeding complications, helping nurses learn how to spot and manage fungal nipple…
Greenville child health care provider sees ‘spike’ in flu cases
Upstate health providers say flu type B is on the rise in the Greenville community. Parkside Pediatrics has…
Sucrose reduces pain in newborns during hospital needle procedures
A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common…