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The researchers at the Laval University School of Psychology in Quebec found out that death rates are much higher among people who pop pills either to sleep or ease anxiety, without consulting their doctors first.

"These medications aren't candy and taking them is far from harmless," said study leader Dr. Genevieve Belleville, from Laval University's School of Psychology in Quebec.

She added that some of these drugs are quite powerful and can be potentially fatal for people suffering from ailments like psychosis, breathing problems, and heart disease.

According to researchers, this component capsaicin possesses the ability to act as a carcinogen, especially at the stage when tumor is growing.

The component is also commonly found in over-the-counter available topical creams, used by people as a pain relief.

"Most notably, the results raise concerns that a natural compound found in hot peppers used in over-the-counter topical pain remedies might increase skin cancer risk," said lead study researcher Ann Bode at the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, United States.

Men with diabetes are also at the higher risk of suffering from lack of sexual appetite and erectile dysfunction.

The study researcher Stacy Lindau, MD, associate professor obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, said in a press statement:

"Patients and doctors need to know that most middle age and older adults with partners are still sexually active despite their diabetes. However, many people with diabetes have sexual problems that are not being addressed."