Scientists test deep brain stimulation as potential anorexia therapy A small study in 16 people with severe anorexia has found that implanting stimulation electrodes into the brains of patients could ease their anxiety and help them gain weight.
San Diego doctors see uptick in opioid-addicted newborns As America's addiction to painkillers reaches epidemic levels, the drugs are starting to affect San Diego's smallest and most vulnerable residents -- newborns.
Pregnant opioid users need treatment, not jail, pediatricians say Every 25 minutes, a drug-addicted baby is born in the U.S. To try to protect the youngest victims of the nation's opioid epidemic, Tennessee enacted a law that sent new mothers to jail for substance abuse, while other states employ existing child-abuse laws to punish prenatal drug users and remove their children.
Deadly US heroin overdoses quadrupled in five years: study The number of deadly heroin overdoses in the United States more than quadrupled from 2010 to 2015, a federal agency said on Friday, as the price of the drug dropped and its potency increased.
How wellness trends may shape health industry in 2017 Well-being is becoming nothing short of a global movement, as consumers seek to ensure healthy lives for as long as possible—particularly as average life-spans continue to rise.
Family honors son with $1.25M donation to help blood cancer patients enroll in clinical trials A Minnesota family’s recent $1.25 million donation to the Be The Match Foundation will go toward building a better network for patients and families desperately searching for potentially life-saving clinical trials.
Kim Kardashian turns to sauna suit to shed pounds Kim Kardashian will do whatever it takes to reach her goal weight.
Boston Scientific recalls all Lotus Valve heart devices Boston Scientific Corp said on Thursday it was recalling its range of Lotus Valve heart devices, citing reports of problems with the locking mechanism.
6-year-old's snowboarding injury leads to inoperable brain tumor diagnosis For the family of 6-year-old Devin Suau, every day is a race against the clock.
Licorice during pregnancy linked to health issues for kids Women who consume licorice during pregnancy might be more likely to have children with cognitive or behavioral problems than mothers who don't eat a lot of this candy while they're pregnant, a small Finnish study suggests.
