Study Questions Teen Opioid Prescription Concerns
Fewer teen opioid prescriptions coincided with increasing opioid-related harms over time.
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Gut Bacteria Byproduct Tied to Arrhythmia Risk
Gut bacteria compound linked with greater likelihood of developing irregular heart rhythms.
Florida Pharmacist Convicted in Oxycodone Distribution Case
Pharmacist faces conviction after distributing thousands of opioid pills unlawfully.
Hidden Symptoms of Nervous System Damage After a Workplace Accident
Hidden symptoms of nervous system damage after a workplace accident can affect more than one doctor visit. They can shape the paperwork after a worker returns to the job.
Study Links Flooding to Overdose Deaths
Severe floods linked to higher opioid overdose deaths for years.
New Test Strip Improves Mosquito Virus Detection
Portable test strip detects mosquito-borne viruses with greater sensitivity quickly.
Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on 9/11 Survivors and Their Families
Survivors and families dealing with the diagnosis of 9/11 pancreatic cancer are encouraged to reach out to the VCF and WTCHP to receive the support and resources they need.
Former Professor Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Case
Former professor admitted involvement in fentanyl network tied to overdoses.
Health Groups Challenge FDA Vaping Policy
Health organizations seek court action against revised nicotine product rules.
Albertsons Faces Washington Opioid Trial
Washington pursues pharmacy chain over alleged role in opioid epidemic.