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Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think

The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. >

Sweet Relief for Babies

Newborns often face blood draws and other painful procedures without painkillers. Giving them some sugar beforehand helps reduce discomfort. >

What's Behind the Brain Issues Linked to Head Impacts in Contact Sports

Head impacts in contact sports create inflammation in brain microstructures that go on to affect brain areas related to mood and memory. >

To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization

A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. >

Recipes for Stroke Prevention

Strokes kill. If you hope to avoid a stroke -- and who doesn't? -- recent findings make clear the kinds of foods you should be eating. >

It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...

Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men, but their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why. >

COVID Boosters Do the Job

A large British study makes clear how well COVID-19 boosters protect adults 50 and up against infection, hospitalization and death. >

Spirituality As a Shield Against Addiction

Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, meditation -- it doesn't matter. Spiritual paths lessen the risk of substance abuse and addiction. >

You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time

Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan. >

To Lessen Crohn's Symptoms, Try Restricting Your Eating Time

People suffering from Crohn's disease or IBD often think about what they eat, but it may be just as important to consider when they eat. >

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