Native American overdose deaths surge since opioid epidemic Native Americans may be the most affected by the opioid epidemic that has spread across the U.S., and federal officials are looking for solutions.
Drinking problems tied to higher risk of early dementia Heavy drinkers may be more likely than other adults to develop dementia, especially in middle age, a French study suggests.
Chilling 911 calls describe bloody slaying at Massachusetts library Recordings of 911 calls released Wednesday describe a frantic scene late last month at a Winchester, Mass., library, where authorities say a suspect armed with a hunting knife repeatedly stabbed a young medical student, resulting in her death.
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.
