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What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain
Matthew Perry’s colon ruptured as a result of his opioid use. Reuters/AlamyIn his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that his...
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Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why
The raw vegan diet is an extreme form of veganism. Anna Shepulova/ ShutterstockVegan diets have become increasingly popular over the...
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Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how
The cannabis plant produces both THC – the psychoactive component in marijuana – and the compound commonly known as CBD,...
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Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia – introducing a new podcast series
Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia is a new podcast series from The Conversation. Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia is a new podcast...
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Pancreatic cancer could be diagnosed up to three years earlier – new study
Magic mine/ShutterstockEvery year, more than 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, for most of those...
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Cold homes increase the risk of severe mental health problems – new study
Concerns about fuel poverty and people not being able to heat their homes adequately are not new in the UK,...
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A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection
A number of multicancer early detection tests are currently in development. EK Image/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesDetecting cancer early...
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Omicron BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 – an expert answers three key questions about these new COVID variants
Kateryna Kon/ShutterstockTwo new omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, are quickly gaining traction in the US, collectively accounting for 27% of...
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Three reasons to eat pumpkins instead of carving them this Halloween
Pumpkins are regularly consumed as part of many diets around the world. Zulfiska/ ShutterstockPumpkins are synonymous with autumn. But while...
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With over-the-counter birth control pills likely to be approved, pharmacists and pharmacies could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care
The over-the-counter birth control pill will not require medical examinations or prescriptions prior to purchase. Sergey Mironov/Moment via Getty ImagesThe...
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