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Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
by Allison Aubrey and Will Stone

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Why U.S. cities like Minneapolis are banning new fast-food drive-thrus

Why U.S. cities like Minneapolis are banning new fast-food drive-thrus

Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.
by Jodi Helmer

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How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain

How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain

Research on young mice and rats shows how nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction.
by Jon Hamilton

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Flu season is on its way — what we can learn from Australia's deadly season

Flu season is on its way — what we can learn from Australia's deadly season

People in Australia, where it’s spring, have been walloped by a particularly bad flu season. Health officials here are urging people to get their flu shots as soon as possible in case we see something similar.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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An app that can catch early signs of eye disease in a flash

An app that can catch early signs of eye disease in a flash

After his son developed a rare eye cancer, a chemist in Texas developed a smart phone app that uses a camera and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of eye disease.
by Joe Palca

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In Minnesota, 4 out of 5 gun deaths are suicides

In Minnesota, 4 out of 5 gun deaths are suicides

A close call in one Minneapolis family illustrates the challenge of keeping guns away from people who shouldn’t have one.
by Alisa Roth

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