Prince William calls for end to stigma on mental illness Prince William is speaking out about ending the stigma surrounding mental health treatment.
West Virginia distributing 8,000 overdose antidote kits West Virginia health officials are responding to opioid overdoses by distributing more than 8,000 kits with an antidote — Naloxone — that can get people breathing again if administered in time.
Marijuana compound shows some potential for treating opioid addiction A component of marijuana may help heroin users resist the urge to use the drug and alleviate withdrawal symptoms, but more research should be done in this area, according to a new review of previous research.
'Heading' in soccer may lead to concussion symptoms Purposely "heading" a soccer ball may lead to concussion symptoms despite research suggesting those issues mainly arise from accidental knocks to the head, according to a new study.
Man's daily vodka intake calcified his pancreas After drinking a half a pint of vodka every day since he was 35, a 50-year-old man in Pennsylvania went to the emergency room vomiting blood.
Suicide wave grips Columbia University A disturbing wave of seven suicides and likely drug overdoses has swept through Columbia University so far this school year — and students say cutthroat academics and inadequate campus counseling programs are in large part to blame.
Twenty-five years on the wagon, and holding on tight Alcoholism isn’t always what you think it is. It’s not just the Bowery bum or the squeegee guy or that uncle of yours who gets roaring drunk at Thanksgiving.
Brain games linked to delayed cognitive decline in elderly Older people who engage in mentally stimulating activities later in life may have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment than their peers who don't challenge their minds, a study suggests.
British group: To avoid offending patients, don’t use term ‘expectant mother’ A prominent association representing medical professionals in Great Britain has asked its staff not to use the term “expectant mother” to avoid offending transgender and intersex patients, leading some critics to slam the organization for being too “politically correct.”
Are you addicted to your cellphone? Tips for breaking the habit With the seemingly relentless and inescapable noise and demands of modern-day devices, getting a mere five minutes of distraction-free time, and dare I say peace and quiet, can seem near impossible.
