Telemedicine and peer support show promise in treating hepatitis C in rural areas
New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both ...
Tag: Addiction
UK to ban disposable vapes in effort to protect youth health and environment
The UK government has officially introduced legislation to ban the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England, Scotland, and Wales, ...
Scientists map the genetic landscape of drug resistance in cancers
All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research has detailed each type, helping ...
Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers
It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But ...
Women who inject drugs are vulnerable to endocarditis, study shows
People who inject drugs are dying at an alarming rate from endocarditis, a serious but treatable heart-valve infection. But their ...
Flavored e-cigarettes cut smoking rates and toxic exposure in high-risk groups
Flavored e-cigarettes prove more effective than low-nicotine cigarettes alone, offering new hope for those struggling with addiction in high-risk communities. ...
GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in treating substance use disorders
A systematic review reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists may help reduce certain substance use disorders, but findings are inconsistent due ...
Recreational drug users three times more likely to experience repeat cardiovascular events
New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug – 2 Sept) shows that, among ...
Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines how salt-based nicotine formulations and menthol flavorings impact nicotine levels and ...
Researchers identify strategy to design safer opioids
Opioid medications offer people relief from debilitating pain, but these drugs come with dangers: the risk for addiction, miserable withdrawal ...
