Opioid receptors are proteins in the nervous system that interact with opioids. Opioid receptors are part of the endogenous opioid system. This is the body’s internal system for regulating pain, ...

If approved, it would be the first major new drug treatment for Parkinson’s in half a century. Richard Mailman, a University ...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases associated with several shared common comorbidities, of which obesity is one of the most prevalent. A complex ...

Patients with obesity and asthma who used GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly fewer exacerbations and prednisone use ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are backed by solid scientific evidence and can support healthy weight management. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement? GLP-1s ...

In February 2025, Ryan Alto, a 48-year-old from California, developed what seemed like a routine flu. He had a headache, body aches, and general fatigue, but within hours of driving himself to the ...

Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct 'earthy' to 'musty' odor that can affect the quality of water and food. A research team has now identified and characterized the ...