PAIN MANAGEMENT March 16, 2016 What patients can do when doctors opt for risky painkillers NEW YORK (AP) -- New federal guidelines are out for doctors who prescribe powerful prescription painkillers, aimed at curbing their abuse and addiction.
Fitness March 12, 2016 10 charity races that'll get you sweating for a cause With spring right around the corner (hallelujah!), this is the perfect time to sign up—and start training—for a charity run or walk.
Medications March 8, 2016 Telling docs they overprescribe addicting drugs doesn't make them stop Government letters informing doctors they're prescribing vastly more addictive drugs than their peers fall on deaf ears, according to a new study.
Fitness March 3, 2016 The 6 worst workouts at the gym Everyone likes to preach about the best workouts.
HEALTHY LIVING March 1, 2016 Wild night? New service makes hangover house calls A new service claims it will cure your hangover while you’re still in bed. The IV Doc says its IV hydration treatment helps patients suffering from an all-night bender, jet lag, flu or general exhaustion
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 29, 2016 Benzodiazepine prescriptions, overdose deaths on the rise in US Even as opiate abuse has become a growing problem in the U.S., overdose deaths involving sedatives and antiseizure medications in the benzodiazepine category have also risen steeply, according to a recent study.
Men's Health February 22, 2016 Testosterone therapy improves libido but not vitality in older men Men over 64 with low levels of testosterone saw modest improvements in libido and sexual activity when treated with a gel that contains the male hormone, according to U.S. researchers.
Painkillers February 19, 2016 Fatal overdoses of common anxiety meds are spiking Opioids aren't the only drugs we should be concerned about when it comes to overdoses.
GERIATRIC HEALTH February 18, 2016 Elderly risk more complications after major cancer surgery Elderly patients hospitalized for cancer surgery are more likely to have complications afterward compared to the middle-aged, particularly when they have several other health problems, a U.S. study suggests.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH February 18, 2016 Tailored acupuncture might offer some fibromyalgia relief Individualized acupuncture treatments were tied to greater pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, according to results from a small trial in Spain that compared the approach to sham acupuncture.