Opioid Funds Should be Spent on Prevention, Not End-Result Efforts
Combating the crisis is going to take preventive measures.
Health & Medicine
Nonprofit Hospital System Earnings Far Outweigh Community Benefits
Nonprofit and government-run healthcare systems are reporting high earnings and small benefit percentages.
Child Football Player Falls on Discarded Needle During Practice
9-year-old boy trips and falls on a used needle during practice.
Can Patients Sue for Adverse Drug Events Occurring During a Hospital Admission?
Patients have rights to expect delivery of consistent and specialized methods in their standard of care.
There is a Significant Connection between EDs and Substance Use
Data reveals a strong correlation between eating disorders and substance use disorders.
Will Psilocybin be a Miracle Drug for Smokers Hoping to Quit?
For smokers who have been trying without success to quit smoking, psychedelics may be the answer.
Eliminating Telehealth Could Negatively Impact Veterans, Minorities
The world grew accustomed to the onset of telemedicine during the height of the pandemic. But now, there has been some talk about eliminating it altogether is necessary. It seems the medical community is largely in favor of letting it stay. A new study published in JAMA Network Open centered around 17,000 veterans nationwide who
Marijuana Users Have More Post-Surgery Pain, Opioid Scripts
Not only does cannabis use increase post-procedure pain, but users are more likely to require opioid treatment.
Japanese Scientists Successfully Grow Hair Follicles
A research team in Japan is able to replicate human hair repeatedly in a lab situation.
Drinking Alcohol Has No Health Benefits for Those Under 40
Alcohol use among younger adults is not associated with health benefits; in older adults, it can be risky.