Most seniors won't abuse opioids after surgery Seniors who receive prescriptions for opioid drugs to control pain after major surgery don't usually end up addicted to them, research from Canada shows.
Pothead rats are up to the task, but just don't feel like it Marijuana can have many effects, some of them less desirable than others.
The science of timeouts: How to make them work for your kids For centuries, spanking and other forms of corporal punishment were the main disciplinary tools of parents in America.
How long should you stay with your therapist? On Wednesday’s telecast of the “Today” show, Billy Bush talked about seeing the same psychotherapist for the past 30 years, since he was 14 years old.
DEA ban on herbal supplement leads to mixed reactions The federal government’s ban on herbal supplement Kratom classifies it as being as dangerous as heroin, but some credit the substance to saving their lives.
Photo shows police officer comforting infant whose parents overdosed A photo of an Alabama police officer cradling a 1-month old in her arms after the infant’s parents overdosed is tugging at heart strings across the nation.
Online tools help people improve their health but need more study Mobile apps and web-based programs do help people reach health goals like exercising more, losing weight and quitting smoking, but studies need to follow-up longer to see how sustainable these interventions are, according to a recent review of existing research.
Parents' mental health linked to violence in kids Kids who have a parent who has been diagnosed with certain psychiatric
Used needles found at Denver parks prompts drug-user ban Officials are cracking down on drug users in Denver after more than 3,500 needles were collected along city trials and in parks.
FDA warns of fatal risks from mixing opioids and sedatives Health officials are warnings doctors and patients about the potentially fatal consequences of mixing prescription painkillers and popular sedatives like Valium and Xanax, which can lead to breathing problems, coma and death.
