Share on PinterestExploiting a newly discovered opioid receptor might help design safer pain medication.Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, naloxone, and morphine, are powerful pain relief medications. They can also cause dependence, are highly addictive, and potentially fatal in overdose.According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, every day in the United States, 128 people die…
3 min read I WALK A LOT. Not just from my New York City apartment to the subway and then the office, but across town for meetings, errands that pile up on the same day, and the occasional detour to grab a coffee or check out a new shop. By the time winter hits, my
If you’ve ever woken up after a night out with a pounding headache, nausea, and lots of regret—then unfortunately, you’re familiar with being hungover. It’s all fun and games when the alcoholic drinks are flowing, but too many of them take a toll on your body. Hangover symptoms occur because alcohol is a central nervous
6 min read The following story contains spoilers for Landman season 2, episode 7, "Forever Is an Instant.” "FROM NOW ON, starting today, I’m gonna enjoy my life.” So says Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) after another of the expletive-laden one-on-ones he has with his father. But this time, for a change, he’s taken the