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• If Opioid Addicts Survive OD, Other Hazards Lie Ahead: Study

  

  06/20/2018—Survivors of an opioid overdose may consider themselves lucky, but they remain at heightened risk of dying -- not just from drugs, but from a host of medical problems or suicide, a new study finds. More

• Smartphone-Obsessed Parents May Mean Cranky Kids

  

  06/20/2018—Parents who take refuge in their smartphones when their kids throw a tantrum may, in the long run, make matters worse, a new study suggests. More

• When the Heart Stops, Drugs Often to Blame

  

  06/20/2018—"Hidden" drug overdoses account for nearly 1 in 7 sudden cardiac deaths, a new study contends. More

• After Concussion, Are Legs at Risk, Too?

  

  06/19/2018—Young athletes with a history of concussions may be at increased risk for leg injuries, preliminary research suggests. More

• Many Young People With Autism Can Become Safe Drivers: Study

  

  06/19/2018—Letting any teen behind the wheel of a car is nerve-wracking for parents, but if your teen has autism, you may wonder if driving is even possible. More

• Severe Stress May Send Immune System Into Overdrive

  

  06/19/2018—Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests. More

• Experts Warn of Synthetic 'Bioweapons' Danger

  

  06/19/2018—The burgeoning field of "synthetic biology" research could lead to the creation of dangerous new bioweapons, and U.S. defense officials need to be alert to assess the potential threat. More

• How Much Drinking Is Healthy -- or Not?

  

  06/19/2018—People who have a few drinks a week tend to live a bit longer than teetotalers do -- but even moderate drinking may raise the risk of certain cancers, a large, new study finds. More

• Health Tip: Suggestions For a Better Night's Sleep

  06/19/2018—Not getting enough sleep? It's probably hurting your health. More

• Meds Can Cut Deaths From Opioid Abuse, But Too Few Get Them

  

  06/18/2018—Buprenorphine and methadone can cut the chances that someone who survives an opioid overdose will succumb to yet another one, but too few patients get the treatments, a new study shows. More

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