Drug OD Deaths Have Nearly Tripled Since 1999: CDC
2017-02-24
Whites, middle-aged adults hardest hit, new report findsContinue Reading
‘Superbug’ Infections Striking More U.S. Kids
2017-02-24
Antibiotic-resistant germs no longer confined to hospitals, study warnsContinue Reading
Many Opioid Addicts in Treatment Take Narcotics on the Side
2017-02-23
4 of 10 given buprenorphine to ease withdrawal abuse other opioids, study findsContinue Reading
‘Off-Label’ Antidepressants Common, But Where’s the Evidence?
2017-02-22
One-third are prescribed for conditions like pain or migraine with little scientific backup, study saysContinue Reading
Many Younger Cancer Survivors Can’t Afford Their Meds
2017-02-21
Skipping doses or drugs altogether can be dangerous, U.S. researchers warnContinue Reading
Congressional Group Gives Bipartisan Support to Vaccine Safety
2017-02-21
Letter comes in response to President Trump’s reported support for anti-vaccine groupsContinue Reading
Don’t Punish Pregnant Women for Opioid Use, Docs Say
2017-02-20
Better prevention and treatment, not jail time, would stem surge in drug-addicted newbornsContinue Reading
Kids’ OD Risk Rises When Opioids Left Out at Home
2017-02-20
Odds of overdose more than double if parent takes powerful narcotic instead of milder pain med, study findsContinue Reading
Anti-Addiction Meds Given in ER Can Help Battle Abuse
2017-02-17
Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, study findsContinue Reading
Anti-Addiction Meds Given in ER Can Help Battle Abuse
2017-02-17
Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, study findsContinue Reading
For a Fun and Safe Tropical Getaway, Plan Ahead
2017-02-17
Be aware of unusual health risks in the Caribbean and Central and South America, doctor advisesContinue Reading
Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids’ Appendicitis?
2017-02-17
Review found many with inflamed appendix were fine with antibiotics alone, but more research neededContinue Reading
Docs More Likely to Prescribe Antibiotics If Patients Expect Them
2017-02-17
Study found physicians might even give the drugs if they didn’t suspect a bacterial infectionContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC
2017-02-16
Overall, it has been 48 percent effective, but more severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverageContinue Reading