Your child has been prescribed opioids: 7 ways to use them more safely
Both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend opioids be considered for short-term pain if acetaminophen
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Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable
The desire to belong is a fundamental human need. Oliver Rossi/Stone via Getty Images Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their
A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow
They act kind of like drugs, but they aren’t regulated like them. Valentyna Yeltsova/Getty Images Americans seem to have quite
A total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity to witness a rare phenomenon — but protect your eyes
Witnessing an eclipse requires taking safety precautions. (Shutterstock) A solar eclipse is a rare and beautiful astronomic phenomenon as the
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health
Elite athletes show researchers the upper limits of a healthy metabolism. Solskin/DigitalVision via Getty Images If you’ve spent any time
A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Brain waves emblematic of generalized epilepsy. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Jena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner. gollykim/E+ via Getty Images Sleeping with your dog in the same
Gut bacteria and the immune system: How aging changes the microbiome and can lead to ‘inflammaging’
Changes to the composition and diversity of the microorganisms in the gut may explain differences in immune system aging. (Shutterstock)
Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
Medicare’s regulations for enrolling in hospice exclude many dementia patients who need it the most. LPettet/E+ via Getty Images Jimmy
Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness
Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via