October 28, 2016 5 more charged with drug conspiracy in Middle Tennessee overdose outbreak Five more people are facing federal drug charges in a fentanyl overdose outbreak that killed two people in Tennessee over 24 hours this summer, U.S. Attorney David Rivera announced Thursday.
October 28, 2016 Have a kid with migraines? Sugar pills work as well as drugs Sugar pills worked as well at preventing kids' migraines as two commonly used headache medicines, but had fewer side effects, in a study that may lead doctors to rethink how they treat a common ailment in children and teens.
October 27, 2016 Cancer survivors take more psych meds than other people People who live through a bout with cancer are more likely to use medication for anxiety and depression than those without a history of malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.
October 26, 2016 Astronauts' back pain has surprising cause Astronauts may have no trouble moving heavy objects in the weightlessness of space, but that doesn't mean that the experience isn't hard on their backs.
October 25, 2016 Water soak fine for labor but not birth, doctors advise Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.
October 21, 2016 Placebo pills may help with back pain People who take a placebo, sometimes called a "dummy pill," along with their regular over-the-counter pain medication may get additional relief from their low-back pain, even if they know the placebo is essentially a dud, a new study finds
October 21, 2016 Kids should watch out for that snake in the grass The number of children getting bitten by copperheads and other venomous snakes has more than doubled in recent years, a U.S. study suggests.
October 20, 2016 Anti-inflammatory pills tied to heart failure risk Widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with an increased risk of heart failure— even in people without a history of cardiac issues, a recent study suggests.
October 19, 2016 Water-based implant new option for Americans with big toe damage When the painkillers stop working, arthritic joint damage in the big toe can make even the weight of a bedsheet agonizing.
October 19, 2016 Scientists may have found migraine trigger— in our mouths Certain foods like chocolate, wine, and processed meats have long been linked to migraines, and while nitrates in those foods are often seen as the culprit, it's not entirely clear why some people are more susceptible to ensuing headaches than others, reports Quartz.
