Columbus, OH

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

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A new study involving almost 5,500 people suggests that long-term benzodiazepine use may shrink parts of the brain involved in memory and mood regulation.

Benzos like Xanax may shrink the brain in the long term, study hints

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other changes in bowel movements can be indicators of your colon’s health. In this article, we’ll explore what these signs mean and how you can maintain a healthy colon.

What constipation and bowel movements tell you about your colon

Los Angeles Times

Researchers at Stanford and elsewhere identified a compound that, when tested on mice, enhanced naloxone opioid-overdose-reversing effect and lessened withdrawal symptoms.

Drug can amplify naloxone's effect and reduce opioid withdrawals, study shows

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Over thirty years as a physician, I have proudly and intentionally developed my subspecialty in pain management. As an interventional physiatrist, it is my chosen calling to improve the quality of life of people in pain and help them get moving again. I’ve had the privilege of overseeing many remarkable recoveries, including those by patients who had little hope when they first came to my office. Though this has been enormously satisfying, I’ve noticed a troubling trend in recent years.

30 years in pain management: Transforming lives beyond opioids

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – may do a lot more than simply take the edge off your headache. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, may also increase risk-taking, according to a study from 2020 that measured changes in people's behavior when under the influence of the common over-the-counter medication.

The World's Most Common Pain Relief Drug May Induce Risky Behavior

Anxiety doesn’t directly cause IBS, but it may make your symptoms worse. Overlapping genetic pathways and two-way communication between your gut and your brain could help explain the link between these two conditions. It’s fairly common to notice gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms when you’re feeling anxious. Known as having a...

Your Guide to Navigating Anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) suggests that nearly 82,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2022, making it the deadliest year on record for opioid abuse and fatal overdoses. However, available medications that could help individuals dealing with addictions to opioids often are not prescribed by doctors.

Only 25% of Those Addicted to Opioids Receive Recommended Medications: CDC Study

America’s Opioid Crisis is a public health tragedy that has touched nearly every family and community. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost and many more have been deeply impacted. Twenty-two million Americans are in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder. That’s one person in recovery for every 12 adults in the U.S.

Safe Surgery for Those in Recovery: Avoiding Opioids & Healing

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer causes different symptoms, including back pain. Back pain can have many possible causes,...

What to know about pancreatic cancer and back pain

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

The United States is battling an invisible war. On average, approximately 80,000 Americans lose their lives yearly due to a fentanyl overdose, mimicking a daily airline crash – grave, but largely unattended. A potent opioid, fentanyl, can cause irreversible brain damage within three minutes of an overdose. Imagine taking...

The Silent Killer: Fentanyl Epidemic in the U.S.

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A chemotherapy drug could cause “significant" hearing loss among cancer survivors, according to a study from the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors react.

Chemotherapy drug could have a serious and surprising side effect, study finds

MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients presenting with acute pain, the quantity of opioids consumed during two weeks after emergency department discharge is low and varies across pain conditions, according to a study published online July 15 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.

Low Quantity of Opioids Used After ED Discharge for Acute Pain

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“Trauma is contagious.” More than 30 years ago, psychiatrist Judith Herman coined that phrase, referring to how first responders, therapists and others who treat people experiencing trauma can, themselves, develop secondary traumatic stress. In this era of sudden overdose death from fentanyl and other illicit drugs, the contagion of...

Guest Opinion: Coping with Trauma in the Aftermath of a Drug Overdose Death

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Insomnia Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Opioid Addiction

A drug commonly used to treat insomnia may hold the key to preventing opioid addiction while still providing effective pain relief, according to new research led...

Insomnia Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Opioid Addiction

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