Benzodiazepine Use Down In U.S., But OD Risk Remains, Study Says

Benzodiazepine prescriptions have decreased in the United States, mainly among middle-aged adults and seniors, a new study says.

But these drugs still pose a risk to many people, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Nearly half of patients still prescribed benzodiazepines also are t...

Electronics Pollution Pose Added Threat to Endangered Dolphins, Porpoises

Chemicals used to produce sharp images on your computer, TV and smartphone are posing threats to life under the sea.

New research shows that liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) from household electronics and e-waste can build up in tissues of dolphins and porpoises — findings that suggest other marine species may also be at risk.

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Flea And Tick Pills May Pose Environmental Risks, Study Finds

Giving your kitty or pup a pill to keep fleas and ticks at bay may an unintended effect on nature.

A relatively new class of meds prescribed by veterinarians in the U.S. and abroad called isoxazolines also pose a threat to insects that play vital roles in improving soil quality and recycling nutrients in the natural world, French rese...

Study Suggests One Common Amino Acid May Affect How Long Men Live

A large new study suggests that higher levels of a common amino acid called tyrosine may be linked to a shorter lifespan in men.

The research, published recently in the journal Aging-US, examined whether blood levels of two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, were connected to how long people live.

Amino acids are build...

New Obamacare Rules Could Raise Deductibles to $31K For Families

The Trump administration is introducing new rules for Obamacare plans that could lower monthly premiums — but there's a catch.

They raise how much people pay out of pocket when they need care.

Under the proposed rules, some Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans would allow annual deductibles of more than $15,000 for one person and $3...

Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Recalled Over Pasteurization Issue

Some Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart are being recalled because they may not have been fully pasteurized, Saputo Cheese USA said.

The recall affects select cottage cheese products made between Feb. 17 and 20, and sold in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho...

Chris Bosh Says He’s 'Lucky To Be Alive' After Sudden Health Scare

A routine evening took a terrifying turn for Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh when he suddenly collapsed with no warning, he told fans this week.

The 41-year-old former NBA star shared details of the incident in a post on Instagram Wednesday.

Bosh said he was getting ready to go out with his wife when "the next thing you know," he...

Crash Course Might Speed Brain Stimulation Treatment For Depression, Study Suggests

A brain stimulation therapy for depression can show results in as little as a workweek, a new study says.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) typically requires daily clinic visits over six to eight weeks, a rather rigorous schedule for people grappling with depression.

But patients can see benefits in as little as five days if t...

Wildfire Smoke Linked To Increase In Violent Assaults

It’s a fact that people become “crazy from the heat,” but a new study suggests that “crazy from the smoke” might also be a phenomenon.

Skies choked with smoke from wildfires are linked to an increase in violent assaults, a new study has found.

Assaults increased by nearly 4% in Seattle on smoke-filled da...

Why Turning 19 Spikes Medicaid Loss for Millions

For most teens, turning 19 is a milestone of early adulthood. But for those relying on Medicaid, it often triggers a birthday cliff where health insurance simply vanishes.

A new study from the University of Chicago highlights a systemic issue: The moment a person is no longer classified as a child by the government, their risk of becoming ...

Blood Test Can Predict Short-Term Survival Among Seniors

An experimental blood test can predict whether seniors have long to live, a new study says.

The genetics-based blood test predicted two-year survival with accuracy as high as 86% among hundreds of seniors, researchers reported Feb. 24 in the journal Aging Cell.

The test is based on PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA), a class of ge...

More Parents Are Refusing A Life-Saving Shot For Their Newborns, Study Finds

A growing number of parents are refusing an injection that protects newborns against life-threatening brain bleeds, a new study says.

Babies who don’t get a vitamin K injection at birth are 81 times more likely to suffer dangerous bleeding that often leads to brain damage, according to findings to be presented at an upcoming meeting ...

How the Brain Learns to Have Seizures During Sleep

Sleep is usually considered the body’s ultimate recovery tool, a time when the brain clears out toxins and files away the day's lessons. 

But a new study from the Mayo Clinic suggests that for people with epilepsy, the brain may be too good at its job — mistakenly learning how to have future seizures by treating t...