Hidden costs are revealed.
Low pain tolerance may be genetic, study finds
Researchers evaluated 2,721 people with chronic pain for specific genes.
Far too many kids being given codeine, researchers say
Codeine is an opioid that is designed to treat mild to moderate pain and help to suppress coughs.
CDC: Diabetes complications drop dramatically
The authors of the study linked the decline in diabetes-related problems to an increased availability of health care services, risk factor control and heightened awareness of the potential complications of diabetes.
Wikipedia may provide a faster way to track flu levels
The model estimates flu levels throughout the country’s population nearly two weeks faster than data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is available.
Researchers reveal new secrets of fertilization
Researchers found a single protein that, when paired with Izumo, is essential for fertilization.
Millions of Americans are misdiagnosed each year, new study finds
The authors contend that their results should encourage improved efforts to monitor and decrease the numbers of misdiagnoses.
Research reveals big drops in rates of diabetes related health problems
A big drop in diabetes.
Essential protein in egg fertilization discovered
A new breakthrough in egg fertilization.
FDA approves new type 2 diabetes drug
If left untreated, high blood sugar levels can raise the risk of developing serious complications, such as heart disease, blindness, and nerve and kidney damage.