It can be a labor of love, and sometimes a job of necessity. A total of about 43 million U.S. adults provide…
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social…
Going Gluten Free? Necessary for Some, Optional for Others With the growing popularity of gluten-free products at your local grocery store, you may have wondered if you should avoid eating gluten. Sidestepping gluten can be a lifestyle choice for many. But for those with a condition known as celiac disease, it’s a medical necessity. Gluten […]
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) — U.S. laws designed to curb abuse of opioid painkillers haven’t reduced misuse or overdoses by disabled Medicare beneficiaries, a new study suggests. Between 2006 and 2012, states enacted 81 laws to control use of powerful opioids such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. But even with these new prescription-drug monitoring […]
Evidence is mounting that doctors who receive as little as one meal from a drug company tend to prescribe more expensive, brand-name medications for common ailments than those who don’t. A study published online Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine found significant evidence that doctors who received meals tied to specific drugs prescribed a higher proportion […]
There’s a hot pink suitcase on the floor of Shariah Vroman-Nagy’s bedroom. The 18-year-old is packing for a trip to Disneyland, one of several she takes with her family every year. “Let’s see, I need a hairbrush,” she says, moving past the collection of Mickey Mouse ears on her dresser and glancing at the inspirational […]
Studies found 1 in 4 patients affected, and readmission to hospital for respiratory illness more likely Depression Plagues Many With COPD was…
Newsman Dan Harris tells WebMD how meditation helped him deal with depression and anxiety. Dan Harris Overcame Depression, Anxiety With This was…
