Sometimes big breakthroughs in science come from very small changes, curiosity, and more than a little luck. A new study from ...

Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid (pronounced "mew-opioid") receptors. What they didn't know - until now - was ...

Within the prior 24 months, I have had a financial relationship with a company producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients: Receive the the ...

Scientists have visualized for the first time how opioids such as loperamide and the antidote naloxone engage a key brain receptor, offering insight that could lead to better pain treatments.

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President Trump says the government of Nigeria is failing to stop the killing of Christians, and he’s directing the Pentagon to prepare for possible action. President Donald Trump said on Saturday ...

A commentary published in Brain Medicine by Drs. Julio Licinio and Ma-Li Wong examines groundbreaking research identifying adenosine signaling as the convergent mechanism underlying rapid-acting ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of ...

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As part of activities commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Presidency organised a Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Programme for its staff. A statement issued by the Presidency said ...