June 19, 2025

GLP-1 Use Reduces Opioid, Pain, Fatigue Burden in Fibromyalgia

At the EULAR 2025 Congress, researchers reported that GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to reduced opioid use, pain, and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients based on a large real-world analysis.

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June 18, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Silver Lining in Loneliness

Loneliness flips the script—plus surprises from tea, tech, toxins, and a spicy twist.

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June 12, 2025

Four Toxins Tested for Glabellar Wrinkle Duration

A new randomized trial using 3D imaging compared four botulinum toxin A formulations in women, revealing differences in onset and durability of glabellar wrinkle reduction over six months.

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June 11, 2025

Does Paracetamol Block Peripheral Pain?

A newly published study showed that a metabolite of paracetamol can directly block sodium channels in peripheral pain-sensing neurons, helping reduce pain without acting on the brain.

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June 10, 2025

Cancer Pain Study Shows Promise for Novel Neurotoxin

A Phase I study of intrathecal resiniferatoxin in patients with advanced cancer pain shows promising reductions in pain and opioid use, with durable effects and manageable side effects.

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June 02, 2025

Kids, Interrupted: America’s Youngest Caregivers

Millions of children are caring for sick or disabled adults at home — a growing crisis fueled by shrinking Medicaid funds and fading support systems.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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May 28, 2025

Tool May Help to Predict Low Grip Strength in Seniors 

Researchers developed a clinically validated tool that predicts low handgrip strength in older adults using 12 common health and lifestyle factors, enabling early identification and targeted intervention.

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May 27, 2025

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Knee Pain Relief

A 60-minute session of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved heart rate variability.

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