Steep Rise in U.S. Babies Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers
2016-08-11
Cases of ‘neonatal abstinence syndrome’ quadrupled between 1999 and 2013, CDC saysContinue Reading
Keep Illicit Drugs, Booze Out of the Home to Lower Teens’ Addiction Risk: Study
2016-08-10
Early exposure ups likelihood of substance abuse when they reach their 20s, researcher saysContinue Reading
4 More Cases of Local Zika Infection Reported in Miami Area
2016-08-10
But aerial spraying has made a big dent in mosquito control, health officials sayContinue Reading
Addiction Risk Low for Seniors Taking Post-Op Opioids: Study
2016-08-10
Vast majority of patients used the meds short-term to ease their painContinue Reading
Fake Xanax Cut With Potent Pain Med Can Be a Killer
2016-08-09
1 person died, 8 were sickened when illicit pills circulated in San Francisco, doctors reportContinue Reading
Fake Xanax Cut With Potent Pain Med Can Be a Killer
2016-08-09
1 person died, 8 were sickened when illicit pills circulated in San Francisco, doctors reportContinue Reading
Zika May Have Caused Death of Texas Newborn
2016-08-09
Baby had severe birth defect linked to mother’s infection with the virus acquired outside U.S., officials sayContinue Reading
Doctors Urged to Prescribe Lower Doses of Opioids, No Refills
2016-08-09
Researchers cite concerns about possible long-term use and addictionContinue Reading
Mental Illness May Make Teens Vulnerable to Drugs, Alcohol
2016-08-05
Brazilian study found half of those who smoked, drank, did pot had symptoms of psychological disordersContinue Reading
Officials: Aerial Spraying Working Against Miami Mosquitoes
2016-08-05
The insects are to blame for first cases of Zika infection in U.S.Continue Reading
Lack of Pharmacy Access May Send Some Seniors Back to Hospital
2016-08-04
Problem is acute in small, rural areas of Oregon, researchers findContinue Reading
Lack of Pharmacy Access May Send Some Seniors Back to Hospital
2016-08-04
Problem is acute in small, rural areas of Oregon, researchers findContinue Reading
3 Zika Vaccines Effective in Monkeys
2016-08-04
Human trial set to begin this fall, researcher saysContinue Reading
U.S. Launches Early Trial of Zika Vaccine
2016-08-03
The DNA-based jab is intended to promote an immune response to the virusContinue Reading