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Painkiller misuse common among people with chronic pain
Nearly 1 in every 10 chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioids winds up addicted to the painkillers at some point, a new review finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Researchers find hardy bacteria surviving in microwaves
Researchers have found bacteria that have adapted to arguably one of the most potentially deadly locales imaginable -- microwave ovens. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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CDC reports 1 new listeria death as 43 cases in 13 states tied to Boar’s Head deli products
Listeriosis is the United Staters’ third-leading cause of death due to food-borne illnesses. On Thursday, the CDC said 9 new listeria cases had been reported with now three people…
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Study finds more evidence of common artificial sweetener posing heart risk
A new study found more evidence to suggest that the common artificial sweetener erythritol might pose dangers to consumers' hearts. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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New ‘electric bandages’ might accelerate wound healing
Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports. Photo by Rajaram Kaveti/HealthDay News Newly developed…
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Study links heavy marijuana use with risk of head, neck cancers
People who use marijuana at high levels are putting themselves at more than three times the risk for head and neck cancers, new research warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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CDC updates guidance addressing pain of IUD insertion
New government guidance issued Thursday may soon make the experience of IUD insertion less painful for many. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Plenty of women know…
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Youth worldwide consuming more sugary drinks, study warns
Kids and teens around the world are consuming more sugary drinks, increasing their risk of future health problems, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Study: Gestational diabetes won’t raise risk of breast cancer
Gestational diabetes in pregnant women will not raise their long-term odds for breast cancer, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News About 14% of women…
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Miscarriages in horses offer insights to help prevent pregnancy loss in humans
Researchers are gleaning important insights into miscarriages in women from a longtime four-legged friend: horses. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Researchers are…
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