The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the most deadly in four decades, resulting in approximately 80.000 deaths. And, the Center for Disease Control reported that 183 children died from the flu. Newborns and children up to 5 [...]
The opioid epidemic may be a major reason for recent declines in Americans' life expectancy, a new study says. A second study found rising death rates among Americans ages 25 to 64, but cited a number of factors as potential causes. [...]
Food Choices to Help Ease Arthritis Pain Many people claim that certain foods can reduce pain and joint inflammation. Growing evidence suggests that following a healthy diet and adding specific foods and spices could help. Foods to Try Broccoli, [...]
Opioids are a type of drug used to reduce pain. For cancer patients and others living with chronic pain, they can be helpful. But it is dangerously easy for a person to become dependent on opioids, without ever meaning [...]
A look at alcohol and drug abuseDo you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, or a beer during a football game? If you’re a social drinker, having a drink or two isn’t a problem. For others, what starts [...]
Prescription opioids can be used to help relieve moderate-to-severe pain and are often prescribed following a surgery or injury, or for certain health conditions. These medications can be an important part of treatment but also come with serious risks. [...]
Cancer comes in all shapes and sizes. And, people of all ages can get it. But there are things you can do to protect your health. The best ways to stop cancer in its tracks are to get your [...]
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but the good news is that it can be cured, especially when it's found early. Know the warning signs A yearly exam by a dermatologist is [...]
Diabetes is a condition where the body can’t make insulin, or can’t use it well. Insulin is a hormone that helps our bodies get energy from the glucose in the food we eat. Without it, glucose levels in the [...]
