Kansas City Royals participate in anti-pornography seminar The Kansas City Royals hosted an anti-pornography seminar last weekend in between getting ready for the start of the regular season.
Sex addict almost driven to suicide by random hookups, porn, 'illegal activities' She says her sexual experiences were becoming increasingly dangerous, risky and painful — and could have easily killed her.
Acting CDC chief: Drug overdose deaths are the highest ever in the US. Here’s what we must do now The CDC’s latest Vital Signs report found that in just over a year, emergency department visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased 30 percent in all parts of the U.S.
ER visits for suspected opioid overdoses shot up last year by 30%, Midwest increased 70% The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported emergency visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased by 30 percent across the U.S., with a 70 percent increase in the Midwest.
Dieting pressure in teen years tied to food and weight problems later Adults who were pressured by their parents to diet during adolescence may have a higher risk of obesity and eating disorders as adults than people who weren't urged to lose weight as teens, a U.S. study suggests.
Opioid poisonings, overdoses send more kids to hospitals Researchers found the number of children and teens admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for an opioid overdose nearly doubled. That included teenagers who'd abused the drugs, and young children who'd accidentally gotten hold of them.
Horseback riding may relieve combat vets' PTSD symptoms Therapeutic horseback riding may ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans, a new study finds.
NFL health playbook for players puts concussions in focus The NFL Players Association has created a medical guide for players, a 107-page reference book written by scientific professionals with extensive material on concussion detection, treatment and the league’s game-day protocol for head injuries.
U.S. to file 'statement of interest' in lawsuits against opioid makers, distributors The United States will file a "statement of interest" in an action involving hundreds of lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Tuesday.
Pediatricians issue new guidelines for depression screening for teens The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines that call for universal screening for depression.
