Every 19 minutes, someone dies from a prescription painkiller overdose. In fact, the number of painkiller overdose deaths in the US now exceeds the number of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined.
Every 19 minutes, someone dies from a prescription painkiller overdose. In fact, the number of painkiller overdose deaths in the US now exceeds the number of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined. America Now goes inside the epidemic!
Yet another new study gives parents something else to think about - you may want to schedule your babies immunizations for the afternoon.
As the parent of a newborn, the decision making process can sometimes be overwhelming. Yet another new study gives parents something else to think about - you may want to schedule your babies immunizations for the afternoon.
Children show up in emergency rooms across the county every day with objects stuck up their nose, but America Now found a technique that parents can do at home to save a trip to the hospital!
Children show up in emergency rooms across the county every day with objects stuck up their nose, but America Now found a technique that parents can do at home to save a trip to the hospital!
Dr. Eben Alexander contracted bacterial meningitis and went into a deep coma - he claims he went to Heaven and says he can prove it.
Dr. Eben Alexander contracted bacterial meningitis and went into a deep coma - he claims he went to Heaven and says he can prove it.
While researchers work on chemical treatments that could reverse skin cancer, the FDA has mandated new labels for sunscreen that will help consumers stay out of the sun.
While researchers work on chemical treatments that could reverse skin cancer, the FDA has mandated new labels for sunscreen that will help consumers stay out of the sun.
Dust, a seemingly harmless substance can cause harmful health issues in the office or workplace.
Dust, a seemingly harmless substance can cause harmful health issues in the office or workplace.
A new breakthrough blood test determines Down's syndrome in a non-invasive way.
A new breakthrough blood test determines Down's syndrome in a non-invasive way.
Did you know the United States leads the world in deaths from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia? Nearly 10 million women and 1 million men are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder,
Did you know the United States leads the world in deaths from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia? Nearly 10 million women and 1 million men are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder, while many others struggle with body image issues.
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Nearly 75 percent of all children ages five to 12 were found to consume caffeine on a daily basis. Dr. Cara Natterson explains how it can affect kids and the connection between caffeine and childhood obesity.
There's no cure for the flu or common cold yet, but there are some really effective ways to protect yourself from them. In fact, it turns out one of the most powerful cold and flu fighters isn't a medicine
There's no cure for the flu or common cold yet, but there are some really effective ways to protect yourself from them.
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. But what would you say if we told you there's new hope?
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. But what would you say if we told you there's new hope? Dr. Daniel Amen, a neuroscientist, says that there are several things you can do to keep your brain in top shape.
A pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says 'Over 99% Accurate', but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of 'you get what you pay for', or is the test as accurate as the label claims?
A pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says 'Over 99% Accurate', but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of 'you get what you pay for' or is the test as accurate as the label claims?
How many times have you popped a pacifier back into the mouth of a crying infant after their 'binkie' accidentally fell onto the floor or ground?
How many times have you popped a pacifier back into the mouth of a crying infant after their 'binkie' accidentally fell onto the floor or ground?
A cluttered room, a melting ice cube, or an excited pet -- all of these things are common hazards that could lead to a fall, especially for unsteady or visually-impaired older adults.
A cluttered room, a melting ice cube, or an excited pet -- all of these things are common hazards that could lead to a fall, especially for unsteady or visually-impaired older adults.
If you become seriously ill, Money Expert Nathan Bachrach says you may find yourself faced with two very serious financial problems.
If you become seriously ill, Money Expert Nathan Bachrach says you may find yourself faced with two very serious financial problems.
A new alternative to BOTOX is hitting the market with some potentially big perks, but the one that will likely turn the most heads is price.
A new alternative to BOTOX is hitting the market with some potentially big perks, but the one that will likely turn the most heads is price.
We have all heard it a million times: "Eat your vegetables." But what if we ended that with "It will save your life?"
We have all heard it a million times: "Eat your vegetables." But what if we ended that with "It will save your life?"
More than two million Americans sustain brain injuries each year. There are few programs in Hawaii that help patients transition from hospital and acute care into the community, but we found one that helped.
More than two million Americans sustain brain injuries each year. There are few programs in Hawaii that help patients transition from hospital and acute care into the community, but we found one that helped change them - right before our very eyes.
Struggling to conceive is an issue many couples suffer in silence. And while some consider it a female failure, infertility is just as likely linked to the male in a relationship.
Struggling to conceive is an issue many couples suffer in silence. And while some consider it a female failure, infertility is just as likely linked to the male in a relationship.
For 21 years, Marc Moriguchi treated other people's emergencies. While he was on the job back in May 2012, the Honolulu paramedic became his own 911.
For 21 years, Marc Moriguchi treated other people's emergencies. While he was on the job back in May 2012, the Honolulu paramedic became his own 911.
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