Healthy Living

Would legalizing medical marijuana help curb the opioid epidemic?

In states that legalized medical marijuana, U.S. hospitals failed to see a predicted influx of pot smokers, but in an unexpected twist, they treated far fewer opioid users, a new study shows.

Most states don't require lifesaving heart device in schools

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are used to restart hearts after cardiac arrest and restore normal heartbeats, but a new study found only about one-third of U.S. states require schools to have the life-saving devices.

Boston doctor makes rounds caring for city's homeless

A Boston doctor who turned down an oncology fellowship to care for the city’s homeless turned the one-year position into a 32-year career, and is even referred to as “Jesus” by some of his patients.

Dog saves four-legged pal in need of blood transfusion

A pup in the U.K. is living up to the title of “good dog” after helping to save the life of another four-legged pooch that needed an emergency blood transfusion.

Poisoned hot dogs making pets sick, Wisconsin police warn

Somebody has been dropping hot dogs with a poisonous substance inside, which has made dogs sick in a western Wisconsin town, police announced, urging people to be on the lookout for a possible suspect.

Oklahoma company recalls 466 tons of breaded chicken product

An Oklahoma food company is recalling more than 466 tons (422 metric tons) of breaded chicken because of possible metal in the food.

'Urolift' offering patients with enlarged prostate quick relief

With more than 40 million men dealing with an enlarged prostate (BPH), chances are either you or someone you know is experiencing the frequent urge to go to the bathroom or slowed urinary flow.

Outlook good as formerly conjoined twins leave NY hospital

Formerly conjoined twins from the Dominican Republic have left a New York hospital two months after surgery to separate them.

Facial injuries are common in US nursing home residents

More than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face last year, mainly from falling and hitting hard surfaces or while getting in and out of bed, a recent study suggests.

'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk

Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.