White patients are more likely than Black patients to be given opioid medication for pain in US emergency departments
Doctors have struggled to find the balance between effective pain management and the very real addiction risks that come with
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FDA advisory panel’s conclusion that oral phenylephrine is ineffective means consumers need to think twice when buying cold and flu meds
Reading ingredient labels closely will help consumers make more informed decisions. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images The ramp-up to cold and
To better understand addiction, students in this course take a close look at liquor in literature
Characters in books can teach lessons about addiction. Nataliia Shcherbyna via iStock/Getty Images Plus Uncommon Courses is an occasional series
Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response
One student in a study said they would have loved to receive emails about school closures: ‘I always had to
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food
A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty Images Preparing a bowl of
Health care workers gain 21% wage increase in pending agreement with Kaiser Permanente after historic strike
Striking Kaiser Permanente workers hold signs as they march on Oct. 6, 2023, in Vallejo, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The
How children’s secure attachment sets the stage for positive well-being
A child’s sense of attachment with parents or caregivers is formed from the consolidation of a series of interactions and
New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers
A lack of interest in the child is one of the signs of postpartum depression. Drazen Zigic/iStock via Getty Images
The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system
Fixing the family doctor shortage can save lives and money at the same time. (Shutterstock) About 6.5 million Canadians —
COVID-19 vaccine mandates have come and mostly gone in the US – an ethicist explains why their messy rollout matters for trust in public health
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination was once required to access many venues during the pandemic. skaman306/Moment via Getty Images Ending pandemics