New Medications For Treating Opioid Addiction Are On The Horizon
A long-acting implant has gained approval from an FDA advisory committee. It could soon become the latest on a very short list of medical options.
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For Teenagers, Adult-Sized Opioid Addiction Treatment Doesn't Fit
Teenage brains are more susceptible to drug abuse, but it's often hard to find treatment. It's even harder to find evidence-based treatment designed for youth. But that's starting to change.
Average Age Of First-Time Moms Keeps Climbing In The U.S.
A national survey finds that U.S. mothers are having their first child later than ever — it's a 45-year trend. The big reason seems to be a steady drop in the number of teen moms.
Switching Between Medicaid, Marketplace Can Confuse Consumers
Here are some tips for how people can handle moving between the government health plan for low-income residents and the private plans offered on the federal health law's exchanges.
Popular Acid Reflux Drugs Are Linked To Kidney Disease Risk
Medications for heartburn called proton pump inhibitors are linked to a higher risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study. It's the latest in a growing list of worries with these drugs.
Anatomy Of Addiction: How Heroin And Opioids Hijack The Brain
Roughly 2.5 million Americans are addicted to heroin and opioids like Oxycontin. Researchers say addiction takes over the brain's limbic reward system, impairing decision making, judgment and memory.
Forget The Gizmos: Exercise Works Best For Lower-Back Pain
Ditch the strap-on belts and shoe inserts, and definitely don't rest. Accumulating research shows that the best way to treat and prevent lower-back pain is to get off the couch.
Federal Panel Finalizes Mammogram Advice That Stirred Controversy
Mammograms should start at age 50 and be performed every two years until age 74, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says. For some women in their 40s, the benefits may exceed the risks.
'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.
Why Employers' Incentives For Weight Loss Fall Flat With Workers
An offer of savings on health insurance failed to motivate people to lose a modest amount of weight at a Philadelphia hospital system.