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US June 27, 2017

US opioid epidemic hits Staten Island funeral homes hard, director turns activist

When Kevin Moran speaks to young people, he unscrolls about a dozen letter-size papers taped together and holds them squarely in front of their eyes.

Drug and Substance Abuse June 27, 2017

Oklahoma doctor charged in opioid deaths of 5 patients

An Oklahoma doctor is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of five patients after she allegedly over-prescribed dangerous opioids.

Headaches and Migraines June 26, 2017

Eating your way toward migraine relief

For the 38 million Americans suffering from the effects of debilitating, recurring migraines, it may come as a surprise that relief could be hiding in the pantry.

Drug and Substance Abuse June 26, 2017

High hopes ride on marijuana painkillers amid opioid crisis

A handful of drugmakers are taking their first steps toward developing marijuana-based painkillers, alternatives to opioids that have led to widespread abuse and caused the U.S. health regulator to ask for a withdrawal of a popular drug this month.

Back Pain June 23, 2017

Downward dog, doctor's order: Yoga could ease back pain

To ease low back pain, you may want try a downward dog: A new study suggests that doing yoga may be as effective as physical therapy for reducing low back pain .

Addiction June 20, 2017

'I was addicted to heroin- and it could happen to anyone'

Liz Cohen got hooked on prescription painkillers after a basketball injury in high school—and that's when her life spiraled out of control.

MILITARY June 13, 2017

VA doctor who blew whistle on agency problems has one day to appeal dismissal

A well-respected pain management doctor who blew the whistle on patient safety problems at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Missouri will be fired this month – despite being backed by powerful U.S. senators, the VA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the White House.

US June 5, 2017

Ohio drug overdose deaths in one county already top last year's total

The coroner’s office in Montgomery County, Ohio, doesn’t need to check federal data to know that the body count from the opioid epidemic is overwhelming it resources.

Drug and Substance Abuse June 2, 2017

1-year-old revived with Narcan after opioid overdose, police say

A 1-year-old Ohio boy was revived with Narcan after he overdosed on opioids Thursday evening, police said.

PAIN MANAGEMENT June 1, 2017

Older adults might be able to stave off arthritis knee pain with fiber

Older people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research shows.

HEALTH May 24, 2017

New Jersey's new opioid law raises concerns among doctors

One week before New Jersey’s law on prescription painkillers – one of the toughest in the nation – is set to take effect, many doctors say they are unclear about various aspects of it, and are concerned that it may be too severe.