Painkiller Abuse Prevention Initiative Launched By Federal Government
The White House has announced a multi-agency initiative to tackle America’s growing abuse of painkillers like OxyContin, fentanyl and morphine.
The White House has announced a multi-agency initiative to tackle America’s growing abuse of painkillers like OxyContin, fentanyl and morphine.
A new government report, which indicates that drug-induced deaths are now more common than gun or alcohol-related deaths, suggests that the recent increases in drug overdoses since 2003 may be…
A new study finds life expectancy in the U.S. on the decline, attributed to increasing death rates among younger Americans.
The FDA is warning that three hepatitis C drugs may cause severe liver damage in patients with poor liver function, resulting in liver failure or death.
European medical regulators warn that some hepatitis C drug side effects could reactivate dormant hepatitis B viral infections in patients, causing liver damage and potentially death.
European drug regulators have issued recommendations calling for immediate treatment if signs of Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis are present, warning that they may go undetected.
A new study finds that patients who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery face a higher risk of suffering bone fractures.
Patients who undergo weight loss surgery are more likely to attempt suicide, according to the findings of a recent study.
The babysitter referral website, Care.com, now faces a lawsuit for allegedly failing to do a proper background check on a nanny accused of causing the death of an infant she…
Weight loss surgery may amplify painkiller addiction in already chronic users, according to a new study.