Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the US. They are meant to be used only short-term,…
Opioid overdoses killed 47,000 Americans in 2017 — more than gun violence. Many fewer would have died if they'd been…
For years, doctors have known that blacks have worse health outcomes than whites and live, on average, shorter lives. But…
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in America. But there may be ways to study the stress response and…
Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking stimulants such as Adderall fail to do better on tests and also mess…
People who are blind have made great strides in the workplace in the 55 years since the US first observed White Cane Day.…
Blue light has been getting blamed for sleep interruption and eye strain. But the facts are that any bright light interferes…
Football participation among high schoolers continues to decline, as concern about brain injury increases. Could training…
A new study looks at whether deaths by suicide could be lowered with mental health care. To a small degree, yes. But a look…
The teen years are filled with fun for some, but many youth begin to experience serious depression, which can set them up…
Support for over-the-counter birth control pills is growing. But a drawback could be that insurers would not pay for them.…
There's a new therapy for treating peanut allergy that is showing promise in phase 3 trials.
Researchers are looking for ways to determine who's most at risk for dementia and also ways to detect it early. A scientist…
Rural hospital closings have accelerated in recent years, leaving not only sick people but ghost towns in their wake. Does…
A common myth cited as a reason for not getting the flu shot is that the shot will give you the flu. That is scientifically…
Politicians and even HHS are now discussing ways to allow US consumers to buy drugs from Canada. Here's why it's…
After a long prohibition, France is permitting medical cannabis trials. This isn't the first time that France is testing…
California has limited medical exemptions for vaccinating children. A new law places final authority with the state public…
When people get sick, they often suspect bacteria and viruses as the cause. But now the CDC is asking physicians and patients…
A national trial that looked at whether brain stimulation could restore memory had a surprise finding. Deep brain stimulation…