What Happens When Drinking Alcohol Becomes A Binge
A new report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has revealed that nearly 20% adults in the US participate in binge drinking. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also found that more than 17 billion binge drinks are being consumed in a year.
Study: Opiate Painkiller’s Long-Term Dependence A Myth
Even as the misuse of prescription painkillers is a growing public health concern in the United States, a new study shows that almost 75 percent...
10 Benefits Of Medicinal Marijuana
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. resulting in at least 584,881 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Can Access to Medical Marijuana Reduce Opioid Deaths?
Gut Check looks at health claims made by studies, newsmakers, or conventional wisdom. We ask: Should you believe this? The claim: When legal medical marijuana...
What’s The Difference Between Oxycontin And Oxycodone?
Oxycodone and OxyContin are both popular painkillers, and their similar composition and names may make it easy to mix up the two. Here’s what you...
The Sometimes Deadly Often Dark Side Of Painkillers – Opioids Can Also Prolong Pain
Painkillers are meant to dull the pain, but new research has shown that opioids like morphine can actually cause an increase in chronic pain in...
How Much Do We Really Know About Pot For Pets?
The Colorado Board of Health recently voted against adding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of conditions eligible for treatment with medical marijuana. According...
FDA: Non-Aspirin Painkillers Even In Small Amounts Can Kill You
As far back as 2005 the FDA advised that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, could up the risk of heart attack and stroke. The watchdog agency...
What Should I Do If My Dog Stops Eating?
My dogs love to eat. I swear they would eat 24/7 if I let them. They know when it's time for dinner, and I long...
6 Deadly Drugs Your Teen Might Be Taking
It's no secret that teens are prone to peer pressure, and sometimes these pressures lead them to dangerous substances. However, you may be surprised to...
The best cure for a hangover
If you have ever had a hangover following a night of too much fun you will know how punishing they can be. The best cure of course is not to have too much fun but in the alternative check out the latest research.
Popular pain killers kill more than pain! They can kill you!
Are you comfortable with those popular pain killers? Read this and let me know if you might have a different view.