Health

With mental health beds in short supply, emergency rooms increasingly have become the care of first and last resort for people in the grips of a psychiatric episode. Now, hospitals around the count…

Families often spend thousands of dollars caring for ailing loved ones at home. Lawmakers in California and at least seven other states want to provide some financial relief with state income tax c…

Compared with early-day eaters, late-day eaters tend to have higher BMI and body fat, researchers found. Here's why eating late in the day may lead to weight gain.

Through a widely circulated brochure and a videotape of testimonials, the maker of OxyContin stressed patients' right to opioid treatment for pain.

A new guideline created by the Endocrine Society aims to improve compliance and prevent complications among older patients diagnosed with diabetes. The new guideline was released during the opening of the ENDO 2019 conference.

Cannabidiol creams, roll-ons, and salves are now being sold in 800 CVS stores in eight different states. CVS reveals that the company decided to make CBD products available to customers looking for alternative relief sources.

A newly developed technique in 3D imaging presents great potential in the treatment of unborn infants with congenital heart disease. Doctors will now be able to spot issues more clearly even before birth.

An inside look at how Purdue Pharma pushed OxyContin despite risks of addiction and fatalities.

Make sure to check the label and brand of avocados before buying them. Henry Avocado Corporation, a major avocado producer, has recalled its products due to possible listeria contamination.

Fentanyl and other painkillers marketed as safer than Purdue Pharma's blockbuster drug left their own trail of overdose deaths.

The second worst Ebola outbreak in history has reached over 1,000 cases with more than 600 people dead. According to WHO, violence in the affected areas is the reason for the increase in new cases.

A 45-year-old diabetic inmate in the UK died in prison after being restrained and left on the floor by officers for 21 hours. She was later found unresponsive and taken to the hospital, where she died soon after.

Kingston Pharma recalled a lot of its DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus due to presence of bacteria causing vomiting and diarrhea. Customers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The 2018-2019 flu season continues to record high levels of influenza activities across the United States. The CDC does not expect the current flu season to wind down in the next couple of weeks.

Researchers have successfully restored the fertility of non-human primates after chemotherapy. They hope that the new study will lead to solving the fertility issues that arise among childhood cancer survivors.