(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care clinicians ask adults about drug use and connect them
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Pandemic triggers big swings in prescription drug use
As most of the nation hunkered down amid the coronavirus pandemic, visits to doctor offices and outpatient clinics plunged. That’s
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Gabapentin seems efficacious for alcohol use disorder
(HealthDay)—Gabapentin appears to be efficacious for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), especially among those with high alcohol withdrawal,
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The Best Disinfectants to Use Against Coronavirus, According to the EPA
As concerns about coronavirus expand across the U.S. leading to loads of people shopping to prepare (albeit not necessarily following
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Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use
Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than
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Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes
(HealthDay)—Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes, according to a study recently published in
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Study says the right running stride for you is the one you naturally use
U.S. Track and Field consultant Iain Hunter and U.S. Olympian Jared Ward have a message for runners: Don’t mess with
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Occupational use of disinfectants may up risk for developing COPD
Regular use of chemical disinfectants among nurses may be a risk factor for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according
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2011 FDA safety message tied to drop in transvaginal mesh use
(HealthDay)—A 2011 U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety communication correlated with a significant decline in transvaginal mesh use for treatment
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Opioid use recovery requires persistence, range of services
Successful recovery from opioid use disorder appears to be even more challenging than recovery from alcohol use disorder, and individuals
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