7-Fold Spike Seen in Opioid-Linked Fatal Car Crashes
Two decades of U.S. data show another way these prescription medications are taking livesContinue Reading
Many Terminal Cancer Patients Remain in Denial
Not facing reality raises other troublesome issues, researchers sayContinue Reading
Despite Warnings, Kids Are Still Dying in Hot Cars
Even on a 60-degree day, a small child’s body temperature can quickly riseContinue Reading
2 of 3 Americans Don’t Have ‘Advance Directive’ for End of Life
Document lets family members know your wishesContinue Reading
Dying May Not Be as Awful an Experience as You Think
Study of people nearing their own death finds many describe the journey as surprisingly positiveContinue Reading
3 Simple Steps Might Reduce Opioid OD Deaths
First step: Don’t give addicts a prescription for opioids or anti-anxiety medications, review recommendsContinue Reading
Persistent Stress May Hasten Death in Heart Patients
Doctors should assess mental health at routine cardiac visits, study authors sayContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Still Plagues Some Cancer Survivors
Study found they face health risks from continued exposureContinue Reading
Addicts Try to Avoid Deadly Fentanyl, But Many Tragically Fail
Potent synthetic opioid now responsible for more than half of overdose deaths, study suggestsContinue Reading
‘Making the Best of It’: Families Face the Heavy Burden of Alzheimer’s
With U.S. cases expected to triple to 16 million by 2050, support for caregivers desperately neededContinue Reading
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Killed in Crashes Not Restrained Properly
Finding highlights importance of car seats, seat belts for young passengersContinue Reading
Your Doctor’s Age Might Affect Your Care
Study found older patients’ hospital survival was slightly higher when their physician was youngerContinue Reading