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Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain

University of California San Diego School of Medicine – In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. While men relieve pain by releasing endogenous opioids, the body’s natural painkillers, women rely instead on other, non-opioid based pathways. Synthetic opioid drugs, such as morphine and fentanyl, are the most powerful class...

‘Like a lightning flash’: what is a nipple orgasm?

Nipples are a ‘hardwired erogenous zone’ and they can be stimulated for pleasure and experiencing an orgasm

Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers

THE CONVERSATION – Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognise its power. So it’s no wonder it is increasingly being used in medical treatment. As well as proving very useful in cancer treatment, managing chronic pain and even helping the brain recover after a stroke, researchers have also been making great strides in...

Mother and son are kicked off cruise ship after disgusting act was caught on surveillance video

Dailymail.Com – An Alabama mother-son duo were kicked off a cruise ship after they were allegedly caught on video committing a vile act against a senior citizen passenger. Kelli Lyn Ryan, 49, and her son, Dylan Ryan, 23, of Huntsville, were accused of 'open-hand' slapping another passenger said to be over the age of 65 on the MSC Seascape cruise out of Miami, Florida, which had 6,000 passengers onboard. Surveillance footage obtained by police allegedly showed...

How to step up to manage bunions

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your...

History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and death

News Release | Peer-Reviewed Publication Cleveland Clinic – A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. The study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis. The risk was significantly higher for patients hospitalized...

Gynecologist Reveals Ozempic’s ‘Unexpected’ Effects on Your Vagina

NEWSWEEK – Ozempic and similar licensed weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years, with polls showing that as many as one in eight American adults have tried this class of medication at some point. However, while common side effects, like nausea and cramping, are well understood, many of the wider impacts of these drugs are overlooked, especially when it comes to our genitals. Ozempic is an injectable prescription drug developed to manage blood...

Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK– Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is to get vaccinated. Updated vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 are now available. In this Q&A, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, answers...

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