Cocaine, Other Drugs Detected in Carrie Fisher’s System After Her Death
2017-06-20
Actress died in December after cardiac arrest; experts say drug abuse can weaken the heartContinue Reading
Addicts Try to Avoid Deadly Fentanyl, But Many Tragically Fail
2017-06-16
Potent synthetic opioid now responsible for more than half of overdose deaths, study suggestsContinue Reading
U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study
2017-06-15
1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren’t necessaryContinue Reading
It’s a Tough Flu Season … for Dogs
2017-06-14
Humans can’t catch it, but new canine virus can make your pet ‘sick as a dog’Continue Reading
For Diabetics, Nasal Powder Fixed Severe Low Blood Sugar
2017-06-13
New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says
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Experimental Zika Vaccine Protects Mice Against Virus: Study
2017-06-09
Just one dose provided 100 percent protection, researcher saysContinue Reading
New Drugs Show Promise as First to Prevent Migraine
2017-06-09
Doctors now rely on medications approved for other purposesContinue Reading
Depression Can Slow Hospital Patients’ Recovery: Study
2017-06-09
Screening for the mood disorder is important for successful healing, psychiatrist saysContinue Reading
FDA Asks Maker of Opioid Painkiller Opana ER to Pull Drug From Market
2017-06-09
Agency says the powerful medication’s risk for abuse now outweighs any benefitContinue Reading