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A study published in the journal Pharmacological Research reveals the oligomeric molecular structure of the MOR-Gal1R complex, a component present in the brain which is involved in the analgesic and addictive effects of certain opioids. The…

If you’ve been active on social media over the past year, you may have come across videos of people tufting. It’s pretty big on TikTok with some creators, such as SIMJI, garnering over five million followers on the platform. If you don’t…

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs. The first-of-its-kind device could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids and…

While most Wordle clones are instantly forgettable and doomed to fail, every now and then one comes along that really hit the sweet spot. This includes newly released brain teaser WordHuddle, which mixes elements of Wordle with classic…

The tumultuous relationship between Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, interspersed with other sub-plots, is told engagingly in Robert Siegel’s mini-series The tumultuous relationship between  Baywatch star…

Researchers use advanced technology and mice to study dopamine neuron structure, addiction and the brain's ability to recover. A late 1980s commercial meant to combat drug addiction used a pair of frying eggs as a metaphor for the effects…

Every year millions of Americans try to cut down on ultra-processed foods – industrial formulations that are typically high in added fat, refined carbohydrates or both. Think cookies, cakes, potato chips and pizza. For many, the…

Impeachment as entertainment might seem impossible after years of slogging through the real thing. The Trump administration brought us day after day of melodrama, including overwrought performances on the House floor, and never fully…

The opioid crisis has resulted in more than 500,000 overdose deaths over the past two decades. The federal government, states and other entities have filed litigation against drug manufacturers, suppliers and pharmacies as one approach…

What if there was a way for pain patients to get all the pain-relieving power of opioids with none of the addicting side effects? Opioids are one of the most powerful pain medications available, but millions of Americans have…