Rate plateaus as doctors are urged to recommend nondrug pain treatments read on >
U.S. Opioid Painkiller Abuse May Be Leveling Off
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More Evidence That Depression Shortens Lives
And women have been hit even harder than men over past decades, study finds read on >
Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Most Sick Kids
Helped with chemo-linked nausea, epilepsy, but no evidence for other conditions read on >
Heart Disease, Stroke Cutting Black Lives Short
Life span about three years less than for whites, heart association statement says read on >
Kids, Don’t Touch the Toys at the Doctor’s Office
Pediatricians’ group updates infection-prevention guidelines for medical offices read on >
Incision Length Linked to Pain After Cesarean
Too short or too long may up discomfort, study suggests read on >
Easy Fix for Post-Op Shivers?
Acetaminophen during surgery might reduce common complication, study says read on >
Creepy Creatures Can Be Medical Marvels, Too
How modern medicine uses leeches, snakes, maggots and more to save lives read on >
Kidney Failure Can Isolate Young Patients
Relationships and employment often suffer, study finds read on >
Yoga + Aerobics Doubles Heart Benefits
Combined, these exercises are better than either alone, study suggests read on >
