Former NFLer says painkiller addiction led to 125 Vicodin a day during career A former Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he's clean and has a degree.
Opioid epidemic aids in rise in overdose deaths The U.S. opioid crisis shows no sign of receding as a new year begins, with the latest data from several hard-hit cities and states showing overdose fatalities reaching new peaks as authorities scramble to stem the tide.
Happening Now: Are doctors harming patients by cutting back on prescription painkillers? To combat the country’s harrowing opioid addiction epidemic, many doctors are moving away from prescribing powerful painkillers to patients, but a nationwide survey finds that 34 percent of physicians believe this tactic may actually be hurting people with chronic pain issues.
Forgot what you were just about to do? Here's why. If you’ve ever forgotten why you just entered a room, you know how fickle memory can be.
For seniors, having a partner helps cut hip fracture risk Research from Spain confirms that senior women are three times more likely than their male peers to fracture a hip but also finds risk factors differ for men and women.
How to know if your therapy is working Some people put therapy on their list of New Year’s resolutions.
The date people are most likely to begin an affair It's been revealed that Jan. 9 is the date people are most likely to start an affair.
Gun violence is studied less than other major causes of death Research examining gun violence, and the funding to support it, significantly lags behind what would typically be expected for a major cause of death, according to a new study.
France becomes 52nd country to ban spanking A new law in France bans spanking of children, making it the 52nd country to prohibit the practice.
Supervised injection site for addicts could save San Francisco money, lives Addicts regularly use drugs on the streets of San Francisco, and some people there say giving addicts a safe, clean place to shoot up - and clean needles - could help curb overdose deaths and diseases.
