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July 7, 2016

Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs

Physicians wrote significantly fewer prescriptions for painkillers and other medications for elderly and disabled patients who had legal access to medical marijuana, a new study finds.

July 6, 2016

Pfizer agrees to disclose risk of opioid addiction to consumers

Drug company giant Pfizer is expected to announce Wednesday that it has agreed to a written code of conduct for the marketing of opioids that will disclose the risks of addiction and long-term use.

July 1, 2016

Hallucinating 911 caller falsely reports plane crash

A 911 call allegedly made from a survivor of a plane crash turned out to be an actual nightmare.

June 29, 2016

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.

June 28, 2016

US medical schools expand training to curb painkiller abuse

At first, the woman tried to hide her painkiller problem.

June 27, 2016

Researchers pinpoint best meds to treat migraine in the emergency department

New guidelines for doctors will help them treat migraine headaches that are severe enough to bring patients to the emergency department.

June 20, 2016

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

- Following an exercise program during and after menopause can both reduce menopausal symptoms and preserve heart, muscle, bone and brain health, according to a panel of experts in Spain.

June 20, 2016

Migraines and fatigue may start in the gut, experts say

If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating the piercing pain, sensitivity to light and sound and nausea can be.

June 16, 2016

Therapy helps girl diagnosed with rare syndrome overcome debilitating pain

Francesca “Franny” Dinicola, is a straight-A student with a passion for dancing, but the 13-year-old hasn’t been able to perform for months due to a rare syndrome.

June 13, 2016

Teva stops selling migraine patch after reports of burns

Teva Pharmaceutical said Monday that it will stop selling its migraine patch treatment Zecuity after users reported burns and scars where it was applied.