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Opioid Deaths In Teens And Children Almost Tripled In The Past 20 Years

According to results of a retrospective study in JAMA, nearly 9,000 teens and children died from opioid overdoses in the past 2 decades, almost tripling the number of pediatric opioid-related deaths during that time span.

How To Design Healthcare Services For Generation Z

Is the journey to designing healthcare services for Gen Z an uphill battle? Fluxx decided to take a different approach when designing an app for cystic fibrosis patients.

The Must-Read Brain Books Of 2018, Part 2

The must-read brain books of 2018 covered topics ranging from time to perception to hormones to psychedelics. Part two of this two-part list offers three more selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.

The Best Healthy Home Tech

Keep your living quarters as healthy as possible with these essential home gadgets and smart appliances

Serious Problems With RCTs And EBTs Exposed By The Satirical ‘Parachute Study’

A satiric, and hilarious, research study showing parachutes don’t save lives illustrates the absurdity of some clinical research.

Medicare At 55 Could Gain Momentum In 2019

Allowing Americans to buy into Medicare at age 55 could gain momentum with Democrats in control of the U.S. House of Representatives and several Senate supporters running for President in 2020.

The Must-Read Brain Books Of 2018

The must-read brain books of 2018 covered topics ranging from time to perception to hormones to psychedelics. Part one of this two-part list offers five selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.

Bought Durex Condoms In Canada? You May Want To Check This Recall

Before using a condom, take these 10 precautions.

Why Do We Love To Eat So Much? Our Brain Doubles The Pleasure On Every Mouthful, Study Suggests

Our brains may double up the pleasure when we eat something delicious, making our cravings all the more difficult to deny, according to new brain imaging research.

The Flu Can Kill: How To Protect Yourself And Your Children

For the week ending December 22, the CDC reported that 9 states are now experiencing high levels of flu activity : Alabama Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina, along with New York City.