Medication Mistakes Have Doubled in U.S. Since 2000: Study
2017-07-10
Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-upContinue Reading
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for a Herniated Disk?
2017-07-06
Here’s what increases your chancesContinue Reading
3 Simple Steps Might Reduce Opioid OD Deaths
2017-06-28
First step: Don’t give addicts a prescription for opioids or anti-anxiety medications, review recommendsContinue Reading
When Is an Opioid Safe to Take?
2017-06-26
Doctors say it can treat intense pain, but patients should stay on the drug for shortest time possibleContinue Reading
Can Smartphone Use Bring on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
2017-06-23
Maybe, especially for folks who spend more than 5 hours a day on their devices, study saysContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Be Effective Painkiller in the ER
2017-06-19
It’s a safe alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers, Australian researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Asks Maker of Opioid Painkiller Opana ER to Pull Drug From Market
2017-06-09
Agency says the powerful medication’s risk for abuse now outweighs any benefitContinue Reading
Opioids Over-Prescribed After C-Sections: Studies
2017-06-09
Pills women don’t use may end up in the wrong hands, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Breast-Feeding May Reduce Pain From C-Section
2017-06-05
Study authors say finding provides another good reason to encourage women to nurseContinue Reading
Studies Spotlight Diet, Supplements for Knee Pain
2017-05-24
Could fiber or chondroitin ease arthritis?Continue Reading
Don’t Let Your Garden Get You Down
2017-05-13
Yard work relieves stress but can wreak havoc on muscles and joints unless you protect yourselfContinue Reading
New Guidelines Say No to Most ‘Keyhole’ Knee Surgeries
2017-05-11
Widely used arthroscopy won’t help arthritic degeneration, expert panel saysContinue Reading
Eat This Diet to Lower Your Odds for Painful Gout
2017-05-10
Ditching fats and salt in favor of fruits, veggies and grains keeps the condition at bay, study findsContinue Reading