Painkillers Often Gateway to Heroin for U.S. Teens: Survey
2015-12-29
Heroin is cheaper, easier to obtain than narcotics like OxyContin, experts say
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Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs: Study
2015-12-28
Often, prescribing doctors don’t even know their patients have overdosed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Patients Can Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home: Study
2015-12-24
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers sayContinue Reading
All High-Risk Patients Should Get Blood Pressure Meds: Study
2015-12-24
Getting levels below current targets may significantly cut risk of heart attack, stroke, researchers contendContinue Reading
New Drug for Severe Form of Arthritis Shows Promise in Trial
2015-12-23
Already approved to treat psoriasis, higher dose of Cosentyx helped 60 percent of patientsContinue Reading
New HIV Treatment Shows Promise in Early Research
2015-12-23
But new antibody was only helpful for those who hadn’t received HIV therapy yetContinue Reading
Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC
2015-12-23
Almost everyone 6 months and older should be vaccinated, experts say
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Uptravi Approved for Chronic Lung Disease
2015-12-22
Pulmonary arterial hypertensionContinue Reading
U.S. Task Force Backs Statins for Those 40 to 75 at Heightened Heart Risk
2015-12-21
Primary focus is on people with 10 percent or greater threat of heart attack or stroke within 10 yearsContinue Reading