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The science of football: Which positions take the hardest hits?

June 7, 2016

The science of football: Which positions take the hardest hits?

These days, a person can't talk about football without bringing up questions about the health effects of hard hits.

Pfizer's opioid painkiller can be manipulated for abuse, FDA warns

June 6, 2016

Pfizer's opioid painkiller can be manipulated for abuse, FDA warns

An experimental, long-acting opioid painkiller from Pfizer Inc showed potential to deter abuse but can be manipulated, according to a preliminary review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Cancer treatment untested in many patients with immune problems

June 6, 2016

Cancer treatment untested in many patients with immune problems

The safety and effectiveness of a new cancer treatment known as immunotherapy is largely unknown in patients with autoimmune diseases, researchers say - and that might account for up to a quarter of individuals with lung cancer.

Teva's opioid not abuse-deterrent when taken orally: FDA staff

June 6, 2016

Teva's opioid not abuse-deterrent when taken orally: FDA staff

An experimental, long-acting painkiller made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd does not have abuse-resistant properties when taken orally, according to a preliminary review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Pregnancy migraines: how to cope and when to call your doctor

June 5, 2016

Pregnancy migraines: how to cope and when to call your doctor

The mind-numbing pain, the nausea and the sensitivity to light and sound that come along with migraines can make you miserable.

Hospitals recruiting volunteers to cuddle babies addicted to opioids

June 3, 2016

Hospitals recruiting volunteers to cuddle babies addicted to opioids

As U.S. cities grapple with how to expand treatment for opioid addicts, some hospitals are tending to those individuals’ children, who need rehabilitation of their own after suffering the effects of their mothers’ drug abuse.

Heroin, painkiller overdose antidote getting easier to buy

June 3, 2016

Heroin, painkiller overdose antidote getting easier to buy

It is becoming easier for friends and family of heroin users or patients taking strong painkillers to buy an antidote that can reverse the effect of an overdose, as policymakers look for ways to fight a growing epidemic.

Mindfulness program may reduce fear, fatigue for cancer survivors

June 3, 2016

Mindfulness program may reduce fear, fatigue for cancer survivors

A tailored six-week mindfulness program may lead to small improvements in some physical and psychological symptoms that breast cancer survivors often experience, according to a new study.

Pain's secret message: Why Prince didn't need to die

June 2, 2016

Pain's secret message: Why Prince didn't need to die

As he did so often in life, Prince is once again offering us the opportunity to heal a problem that desperately needs to be fixed.

VA takes heat over plan to let nurses treat vets without doc supervision

June 1, 2016

VA takes heat over plan to let nurses treat vets without doc supervision

The Veterans Affairs Department is taking heat over a proposal to allow highly trained nurses to act as doctors, and even administer anesthesia without a doctor’s supervision.