June 21, 2016 Many surgical readmissions can't be blamed on hospitals When too many surgery patients come back to a hospital after being sent home, the hospital can be fined by the federal government.
June 21, 2016 Teen marijuana use in Colorado found lower than national average Marijuana consumption by Colorado high school students has dipped slightly since the state first permitted recreational cannabis use by adults, a new survey showed on Monday, contrary to concerns that legalization would increase pot use by teens.
June 15, 2016 Surgeon general calls for greater investment in opioid fight U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Tuesday called for more government investment in addressing the nation's opioid epidemic, saying only half of the 2 million people who need treatment for addictions have access to it.
June 14, 2016 App aims to help recovering addicts connect, stay sober Taking inspiration from popular dating apps, one former addict has created an app to help individuals with their sobriety.
June 13, 2016 Monitoring doctors cuts opioid prescriptions Doctors in states that track painkiller prescriptions were nearly one-third less likely to offer patients dangerously addicting opioids, a new study found.
June 10, 2016 Heroin deaths in New York outpacing those in rest of nation, data suggest A new report from New York State found suggests heroin use in the state is exceeding national averages and that its death rate from opioid abuse is outpacing that of other states.
June 10, 2016 Combination of marijuana and tobacco in pregnancy may compound risks Smoking both marijuana and tobacco during pregnancy may create greater health risks than cigarettes alone, according to a recent U.S. study.
June 10, 2016 Ohio governor signs bill legalizing medical marijuana Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich on Wednesday signed a bill legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes under certain circumstances, his office said.
June 9, 2016 It's not just Prince: Moms, dads, sons, daughters are dying every day of opiate overdoses Since 1999, the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids, including prescription opioid pain relievers, has nearly quadrupled.
June 8, 2016 FDA panel backs approval of Pfizer's opioid painkiller A U.S. advisory panel on Wednesday recommended approval of Pfizer Inc's long-acting opioid painkiller Troxyca ER, saying it dulls pain and may deter people from snorting or injecting it.
