Street heroin use could be curbed with morphine-like drug Heroin addiction is notoriously difficult to overcome, but a new study finds that some people with particularly serious addictions may benefit from treatment with a drug related to morphine.
One question could help spot drinking problems in teens One simple question may reveal a lot about a teen's risk of developing an alcohol problem, a new study finds.
Exercise may ease sleep for overweight men with insomnia Overweight men with chronic insomnia fall asleep more easily and quickly after a six-month aerobic exercise program, according to a new study in Finland.
Addiction epidemic fuels runaway demand for 'sober homes' CHICAGO (AP) -- The nation's epidemic of addiction to painkillers and heroin is fueling runaway demand for a once-obscure form of housing known as "sober homes," where recovering addicts live together in a supervised, substance-free setting to ease their transition back to independence.
California bill to fight fashion models' eating disorders advances SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - A California bill aimed at reducing eating disorders among models cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight.
Baby boomers often unaware they need hepatitis C screening Many baby boomers may be unaware they need screening for the hepatitis C virus, a small study suggests.
6 things that can trigger a seizure even if you don't have epilepsy Harrison Ford has played a hero in the movies, but in real life, he gives that distinction to his 26-year-old daughter, Georgia.
At Chicago sober home, help with recovery comes with rules On a recent morning, Henry McGhee checked in on the residents of one of the four sober homes he owns in Chicago.
Golden retriever quells youngsters' fears at Illinois dentist's office Few youngsters enjoy going to the dentist, but a friendly golden retriever is making their visits at a Northbrook, Illinois, office, a whole lot less stressful.
