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Newspaper investigation reveals dangerous pharmacy oversight may be putting patients at risk

December 15, 2016

Newspaper investigation reveals dangerous pharmacy oversight may be putting patients at risk

A two-year investigation led by the Chicago Tribune revealed a hazardous trend involving pharmacists dispensing dangerous drug pairings without warning patients.

Drugmakers set to gain as taxpayers foot new opioid costs

December 15, 2016

Drugmakers set to gain as taxpayers foot new opioid costs

The latest installment in a joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity into the political influence of the opioid industry.

Drugmakers push profitable, but unproven, opioid solution

December 15, 2016

Drugmakers push profitable, but unproven, opioid solution

The latest installment in a joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity into the political influence of the opioid industry.

Spoonful of sugar alone may not ease babies' vaccination pain

December 13, 2016

Spoonful of sugar alone may not ease babies' vaccination pain

The best way to ease babies' pain during vaccinations may be to give them a sip of sugar and rub anesthetic cream on the injection site before they get shots, a recent experiment suggests.

Texas to launch massive youth-athlete concussion study

December 12, 2016

Texas to launch massive youth-athlete concussion study

This week, Texas will launch what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.

Can virtual reality games help with phantom limb pain?

December 8, 2016

Can virtual reality games help with phantom limb pain?

Virtual reality games designed for amputees to experience movement in missing limbs might help reduce painful sensations from the absent body part, a small experiment suggests.

ER visits for severe sunburn rack up millions in costs

December 8, 2016

ER visits for severe sunburn rack up millions in costs

Although sunburns are highly preventable, they are still responsible for tens of thousands of expensive visits to U.S. emergency rooms each year, according to a recent analysis.

Imagine Dragons lead singer lends voice to 'hidden disease'

December 7, 2016

Imagine Dragons lead singer lends voice to 'hidden disease'

Dan Reynolds is most well-known for his role as lead singer in the Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons, but the 29-year-old musician is looking to lend his voice to a cause that has afflicted him personally since his early 20s.

Doctors see regular misuse of antibiotics, narcotics

December 6, 2016

Doctors see regular misuse of antibiotics, narcotics

Antibiotics and narcotics are often prescribed when they aren't the best option for patients and may do more harm than good, a survey of U.S. physicians suggests.

Warriors players: Coach Kerr's marijuana admission could spark dialogue

December 6, 2016

Warriors players: Coach Kerr's marijuana admission could spark dialogue

David West has undergone four surgeries in his long NBA career: left knee, right elbow and right foot twice to fix a couple of toes.