US veterans find combat-related stress relief in holistic-medicine retreat Ever since 47-year-old Andy Kaufmann retired from the U.S. Army in 2009, scenes from active duty in Iraq, Bosnia, and the Saudi Arabia and Kuwait border have rattled his body and mind— giving him hyper-vigilance, disrupting his sleep and memory function, and threatening his marriage of 21 years.
US doctors call gun violence a 'public health crisis' The worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history has prompted the American Medical Association to call gun violence a "public health crisis" and urge that Congress fund research into the problem.
Surgeon general calls for greater investment in opioid fight U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Tuesday called for more government investment in addressing the nation's opioid epidemic, saying only half of the 2 million people who need treatment for addictions have access to it.
Golden retrievers deployed to Orlando to comfort shooting survivors A Chicago-area Christian charity has deployed a group of comfort dogs to Orlando, where the community is grieving the deaths of 49 people killed by 29-year-old Omar Mateen at a gay nightclub Sunday.
App aims to help recovering addicts connect, stay sober Taking inspiration from popular dating apps, one former addict has created an app to help individuals with their sobriety.
Kids' mental health risks rise with poor air quality Higher levels of air pollution may correspond to higher rates of mental health disorders in kids and teens, according to a new study conducted in Sweden
One in five nursing home residents abused by other residents At least one in five nursing home residents may endure verbal or physical abuse from their roommates or other residents, a U.S. study suggests.
Marriage quality has differing effects on diabetes risks for men and women Marriage has been linked to health benefits, especially happy marriage, but when it comes to developing or controlling type 2 diabetes, marriage quality seems to have opposite effects on men and women, according to a U.S. study.
The health benefits of taking risks What if I told you that you could be happier, healthier, and more successful—just by taking a few more risks in life?
Monitoring doctors cuts opioid prescriptions Doctors in states that track painkiller prescriptions were nearly one-third less likely to offer patients dangerously addicting opioids, a new study found.
