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'I played stoned': Some NFL players love getting high before kickoff

September 19, 2016

'I played stoned': Some NFL players love getting high before kickoff

Before he suited up to play against the New York Giants in 2012, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Eben Britton took an ice bath followed by a hot shower.

Novartis says experimental drug helps chronic migraine sufferers

September 19, 2016

Novartis says experimental drug helps chronic migraine sufferers

About 40 percent of chronic migraine sufferers taking an experimental drug developed by Novartis and Amgen saw the number of days they suffered a migraine cut by at least half, beating the placebo in the trial.

Medical marijuana programs may help cut opioid use

September 16, 2016

Medical marijuana programs may help cut opioid use

Making medical marijuana legal may lead to a reduction of opioid use in adults under the age of 40, a new study suggests

Euthanasia rising in Belgium, including more who are not terminally ill

September 16, 2016

Euthanasia rising in Belgium, including more who are not terminally ill

In the decade after Belgium legalized doctor-assisted death, the number of patients using it to end their lives rose nearly eight-fold, according to records of the national euthanasia control committee.

Pain scales often fail to capture what ER patients feel

September 9, 2016

Pain scales often fail to capture what ER patients feel

Asking patients in the emergency room to rate their pain on a visual scale or to rank it from zero to 10 doesn't really convey what the patient is feeling, suggests a study from Sweden.

MRIs in early pregnancy appear safe, but contrast agent may not be

September 7, 2016

MRIs in early pregnancy appear safe, but contrast agent may not be

In the critical first trimester of pregnancy, undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without a contrast agent is not associated with any negative outcomes for the baby, according to a new study.

Hospice care improves patient experience

September 6, 2016

Hospice care improves patient experience

A new study adds to evidence that hospice care during the last six months of life is associated with better overall experiences for patients and a lower likelihood of dying in a hospital.

4 health rumors you need to stop believing

September 6, 2016

4 health rumors you need to stop believing

Just like old habits, old medical rumors are hard to shake.

Most seniors won't abuse opioids after surgery

September 2, 2016

Most seniors won't abuse opioids after surgery

Seniors who receive prescriptions for opioid drugs to control pain after major surgery don't usually end up addicted to them, research from Canada shows.

New York expands access to restrictive medical marijuana program

August 31, 2016

New York expands access to restrictive medical marijuana program

New York state will loosen rules on marijuana prescribing, allow home delivery of the drug and take other steps to expand its medical cannabis program, health officials announced on Tuesday.