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Many with cancer pain aren't on strong painkillers
A Canadian study reveals that one in three older cancer patients experiencing severe pain are not accessing necessary opioid pain relief.
Doctor looks to China for spinal injury 'cure'
Dr. Wise Young is conducting groundbreaking stem-cell therapy trials in China, offering new hope for patients with spinal cord injuries.
Weighing the benefits of balance training
Balance training is essential for aging adults to prevent falls, which are a leading cause of injury-related deaths in those over 65.
Taking vitamin E linked to osteoporosis
Japanese researchers have linked high doses of vitamin E supplements to bone thinning and an increased risk of osteoporosis in animal studies.
People urged to adopt healthy lifestyle
Medical experts at the PIMA convention urge the public to embrace healthier lifestyles to combat rising rates of heart disease and diabetes.
Around 977,119 school kids vaccinated against Hepatitis-B: says official
Sindh health authorities have successfully vaccinated over 977,000 school children against Hepatitis-B as part of a massive provincial initiative.
Coffee drinking not linked to chronic illness: study
A decade-long German study involving 40,000 adults suggests that moderate coffee consumption does not increase the risk of chronic diseases.
Cancer drugs could halt Ebola virus
Leukemia drugs may offer a new way to combat the deadly Ebola virus by preventing it from replicating within human cells.
Common sleeping pills linked with higher death risks
A study reveals that commonly prescribed sleeping pills are associated with significantly higher risks of premature death and cancer.
Patient dies after Turkey quadruple limb transplant
A Turkish patient has died following a complex quadruple limb transplant surgery due to severe metabolic complications.
Study links high fiber to healthy gums in elderly
A long-term study indicates that older men who consume high-fiber fruits like apples and bananas have a lower risk of gum disease and tooth loss.
Heart attack with no chest pain more likely in women
Women, particularly those under 55, are more likely to experience heart attacks without chest pain, often leading to delayed medical diagnosis.
Alcohol in movies linked to child boozing
A large study suggests that watching movie stars consume alcohol significantly influences teenagers to start drinking or binge-drinking.
Cold-water baths may soothe aches, risks
While cold-water baths are popular among athletes for reducing muscle soreness, current research is limited regarding their long-term effectiveness.
Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions
Brain scans of addicts and their siblings reveal shared abnormalities, suggesting that susceptibility to addiction is partially inherited.
Air pollution raises heart attack risk
A new review confirms that exposure to air pollutants like traffic exhaust significantly increases the risk of heart attacks in urban populations.
Aspirin could beat cancer spread: study
Australian researchers have discovered that aspirin may inhibit cancer spread by restricting the lymphatic vessels that feed growing tumors.
Healthy environment, active daily life help to cure insomnia
Managing insomnia requires a healthy environment and active lifestyle rather than relying on self-prescribed medications, which can lead to addiction.
New advance in gene therapy for blindness
Scientists have successfully used gene therapy to restore vision in patients with a rare form of blindness, showing promising results without immune rejection.
Mutation helps ovarian cancer survival: study
A new study indicates that women with specific BRCA genetic mutations may have better survival rates when diagnosed with ovarian cancer.