Drugs that target opioid receptors sometimes have severe side effects. Thousands of people around the world die every day from overdoses involving opioids such as fentanyl. Researchers have taken a ...

Endogenous opioid peptides are the neurochemical basis of the anesthetic and analgesic effects of acupuncture. The quantity of acupuncture stimulus can be controlled accurately by using ...

Painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prescription opioids work in different ways and can have side effects. Here's ...

The global burden of anxiety- and depression-related disorders is on the rise. While multiple drugs have been developed to treat these conditions, current medications have several limitations, ...

Research findings suggest opioids, with varying efficacy at the μ and κ receptors, produce independent effects on unique pain mechanisms and individual responsiveness for some is dependent on pain ...

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 ...

Most people who misuse opioids take the drugs to relieve pain, but data suggest that men are more likely to misuse and overdose on opioids than women, even though they suffer less chronic pain.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:NLSP)(NASDAQ:NLSPW) ("NLS" or the "Company"), a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to ...

Feeling good doesn't just lift our mood—it also helps us stay flexible and resilient. A new study by an international team of ...