July 6, 2018 OxyContin maker placed profits over people, lawsuit reveals A newly unsealed lawsuit by Tennessee’s attorney general says the maker of the world’s top-selling painkiller directed its sales force to target the highest prescribers, many with limited or no pain management background or training.
June 25, 2018 Man's throat began to rot after he mistakenly swallowed bleach tablet Thinking he picked up paracetamol the man swallowed the tablet and felt an immediate burning sensation in his throat and mouth, followed by severe coughing
June 11, 2018 Will medical marijuana replace opioids in war on cancer? Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors recommending it to their cancer patients. Some doctors like Dr. Nick Spirtos, an oncologist from Nevada is looking into whether medical marijuana could turn into an alternative for opioids.
May 22, 2018 Brett Favre reveals Vicodin addiction, multiple rehab stints during Hall of Fame career Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed Monday that he took 14 Vicodin at one time once and ended up in rehab three times during his NFL career.
May 17, 2018 Texas doctor accused of administering chemo to patients who didn't need it Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada was accused of falsely administering chemotherapy to patients who didn’t need it and he was also charged with fraud and money laundering.
May 12, 2018 Chronic pain patients angry over 'opioid contracts' More patients with chronic pain are being asked to agree to random urine drug screens, pill counts, and other conditions before they’re prescribed opioids.
April 23, 2018 Tourists warned to avoid common painkiller in Spain after fatalities linked to drug The drug has been blamed for deaths before.
April 17, 2018 The opioid epidemic's forgotten victims: Pets While law enforcement fights to control the influx of illegal opioid abuse in the streets, doctors across the nation are scrambling to keep supplies in stock.
April 6, 2018 US homes need Narcan to aid in opioid overdose epidemic, surgeon general advises The nation's chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation's opioid crisis and save lives.
March 20, 2018 The 7 best exercises for women who wear heels There's nothing like a pair of killer heels to make you feel put-together, confident, and sexy as hell. But wearing heels day in and day out can do a number on your feet, ankles, and calves. Here's what we mean: When you wear heels, the lifting of your ankle puts your calf muscle in a shortened position, explained New York City-based personal trainer Jessi Kneeland. This can lead to pain in your ankles or knees.
