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Prescription Drugs At Home Are Fueling The Addiction Crisis Among Kids And Teens, Warns New Studies

New research carries a warning for both parents and doctors: prescription meds in the home are fueling the addiction crisis among kids and teens.

Vaccine Proponents Receive Death Threats. Again.

Vaccine controversy remains a hotbed of debate and strong opinions. Advocates publicly voicing support of widespread vaccination continue to be recipients of not only criticism, but also of death threats.

How Crying Can Help You, Here Is What A Study Says

A study measured how crying may affect your breathing and other aspects of your physiology.

Amazon Stopped Selling Books Promoting Conversion Therapy, And Some People Are Mad

“Now the pitchfork and torch-wielding witch-hunt has come for our freedom to obtain and read books others believe are offensive,” wrote one conservative critic of Amazon’s decision. “How long until the most widely read book in the world is banned becau…

It Is A Heat Wave, How To Stay Cool

The death of former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus shows that heat can kill even young adults.

Insurers Making It Tough For Sanders And Warren To End Private Medicare

Health insurance companies continue to announce record growth in their Medicare Advantage businesses with UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest health insurer, announcing last week that its Medicare Advantage enrollment jumped by 400,000 seniors to …

VR in the OR?: HealthFront 2019 Merges Media, Health, Tech & Other Influencers

I was scrolling down my LinkedIn feed and found a fascinating post by my fellow-physician, activist and social media connoisseur, Dr. Esther Choo. Google, Samsung, Martha Stewart and Comedy Central talking health, … and at a Classic Car Club, no less…

What The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Did For Medicine And You

It was 50 years ago today that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon.

Why You Should Not Wear Your Contact Lenses In The Shower

Here are three cases of parasite infections that resulted from doing so.

How Mayor Pete Can Win The Presidency With 1 Precise Letter

I’d support any of the more than 20 Democratic presidential candidates over the current occupant of the White House. Mayor Pete is very smart. It’s time for him to show it. The country doesn’t care about resumes. It cares about answers. Mayor Pete need…