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.
March 7, 2018 Prescription opioids fail rigorous new test for chronic pain A new study published in JAMA found that opioids are no better than acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at easing chronic pain in the back, knees or hips.
February 21, 2018 Herbal drug kratom is linked to salmonella illnesses, CDC says The popular botanical drug kratom is being linked to salmonella according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
February 12, 2018 Many people take dangerously high amounts of ibuprofen Many adults who use ibuprofen and other so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs take too much, increasing their risk of serious side effects like internal bleeding and heart attacks, a U.S. study suggests.
February 11, 2018 OxyContin maker says it will no longer market opioid to doctors In a surprise reversal, the maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin said Saturday that it will stop promoting opioid drugs to doctors.
