Denver Health Finds Teens Need Better OUD Treatment
Teens are not getting proper ER treatment for opioid use.
Health & Medicine
Asthma Attacks Rampant in Seattle’s Polluted Suburbs
South Seattle residences are set to receive dozens of air filters to lessen the effects of the polluted air.
Australian Study Suggests Separating Prescription, Street Opioid Use
New research suggests street drugs, rather than prescriptions, are fueling the opioid crisis.
Kansas Officials are Concerned About Online Sports Betting Dangers
Online gambling allows for easy access and anonymity, health officials warn.
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Reduces Cardiovascular Events by 20%
Popular weight loss drug has proven to be helpful for heart health, too.
Most Americans Aren’t Getting the Opioid Treatment They Need
Many people aren’t getting the right OUD treatment, but telehealth may be improving outcomes.
Data Reveals COVID Has Left Most Doctors Burned Out
UK physicians are thinking about retiring early, leaving the field altogether.
FDA Approves Another Opioid Antagonist Nasal Spray – UPDATED
Opvee is approved by the federal agency to combat opioid overdoses.
Ozempic Shortages Abound Due to Weight Loss Effects
Both Type 2 diabetics and those who are concerned with weight loss are worried about scarcity of Ozempic.
Flesh-rotting Tranquilizer Makes its Way into Cocaine Supply
Xylazine is making its way into the illicit drug supply in the U.S., causing devastating effects.