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Could being active reduce cancer death risk from alcohol?
Regular physical activity may reduce the risk of death from alcohol-related cancers.
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Amid pandemic, Virginia hospital’s opioid overdoses up nearly 10-fold
Stark uptick in cases coincides with the shutdown tied to COVID-19 and reflects trends elsewhere.
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High percentage of stimulant use found in opioid ED cases
The Midwest and West Coast are hot spots for co-use, reflecting historic trends, and white users are more vulnerable.
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Lawmakers question mental health disclosure rules
The AMA, AAFP, and others have signed a statement encouraging organizations not to inquire about clinicians and health care staff’s previous...
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New data back use of medical cannabis for epilepsy, pain, anxiety
Marijuana products linked to improved symptoms on a variety of fronts, research suggests, and adverse effects seem rare.
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App links overdosing people to nearby volunteers with naloxone
In small Philadelphia trial, researcher says, amateur first responders already have saved lives.
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Take-home test strips allow drug users to detect fentanyl
About 90% of opioid samples in Vancouver study turned up positive for dangerous adulterant.
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Topline results for novel intranasal med to treat opioid overdose
Like naloxone, nalmefene is an...
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Could jump in opioid overdoses be linked to COVID?
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, head of NIDA, told colleagues that the pandemic could boost abuse.
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Irritability strongly linked to suicidal behavior in major depression
The association between irritability and suicidality was two to 11 times stronger than the link to overall depression, the investigators reported...