K9 units are being harmed by a powerful, dangerous drug Police officers conducting drug raids with their K9 units are now dealing with what the DEA has called an "unprecedented threat": fentanyl, the same powerful opioid that killed Prince earlier this year.
Cognitive evaluation can help doctors anticipate potential postoperative risks More hospitals are testing the mental fitness of older patients before surgery amid evidence that the trauma of an operation can accelerate cognitive decline.
Outrage brews over domestic abuse makeup tutorial Human Rights Watch says Morocco has had a "tepid response" to domestic violence over the years, and the country's latest attempt at dealing with the issue is unlikely to score any new points.
More evidence ties sugary caffeinated drinks to poor sleep Adults who sleep no more than five hours a night are more likely to be heavy soda drinkers than people who get more rest, a U.S. study suggests.
Science finds drinking alcohol and energy drinks has same effect as taking cocaine Mixing vodka and Red Bull is pretty bad for your brain.
Short turnaround between shifts may increase sick leave Workers who get less than 11 hours of rest between shifts may be more likely to take sick leave, a Norwegian study suggests.
Firefighter's suicide shines light on PTSD in profession A firefighter’s suicide last month is shedding light on post-traumatic stress disorder in the profession in the Florida community.
Sealed chamber brings wonders of nature to hospitalized kids At North Carolina Children's Hospital, immune-compromised kids can experience the natural environment while getting around hospital rules - digging in dirt, poking into pitcher plants and observing other wonders of nature otherwise prohibited - thanks to a new device called the WonderSphere.
President-elect Trump, you can win a real war on heroin Well over 10,000 Americans will have died from heroin this year.
