Drug overdose deaths, fueled by fentanyl, hit record high in US The U.S. recorded its highest number of drug-overdose deaths in a 12-month period, eclipsing 100,000 for the first time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced Tuesday that it would test a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease.
Man hospitalized with seizures discovers tapeworm was in brain for decades A man hospitalized with mysterious seizures and an "altered mental status" had tapeworms living in his brain for decades, according to researchers.
Washington attorney general takes on nation's biggest drug manufacturers After rejecting a half-billion-dollar settlement, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday took the state's case against the nation's three biggest drug distributors to trial, saying they must be held accountable for their role in the nation's opioid epidemic.
Drinking coffee helps to improve mood as daylight hours decrease: report Drinking coffee can lead to mood improvement as the daylight hours decrease, according to researchers.
California drug dealers could face murder charges as fentanyl deaths spike, DA warns: report Drug dealers in California’s Kern County are being warned they could face murder charges now that the area has surpassed last year’s total for fentanyl-related deaths, according to a report.
Combat veterans and pro athletes unite through organization promoting physical fitness, mental health Combat veterans and former pro athletes share similar challenges after returning to "civilian" life -- from physical injuries to mental health struggles. That's why Merging Vets & Players was founded.
Larkin and Petry: This Veterans Day, plan to call a warrior The inaugural National Warrior Call Day, taking place Nov. 21, will mark a coast-to-coast call to action to connect with vets and service members.
Certain levels of sleep are important for maintaining cognitive function, study says In examining the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in preclinical and early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that sleeping for fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline.
Heart disease can be prevented if you go to sleep at this exact time Going to sleep at a certain time is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to researchers.
