Opioids vs. Marijuana: Which Is More Dangerous?
Marijuana is classified as a more serious drug by federal officials, but some experts say prescription painkillers do more damage to our society.
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A Sperm Test You Can Do at Home With a Smartphone
Researchers say they have created an accurate, convenient test that men can use to determine the fertility of their sperm.
Gun Violence Draining Public Health Resources
Researchers say people being shot by guns costs the U.S. public health system close to $1 billion a year.
Should Young Doctors Be Allowed to Work 24-Hour Shifts?
The debate heightens over how long to let first-year medical residents work after announcement the current cap of 16 hours will be lifted.
Genetic Score May Help Predict Alzheimer’s
Researchers say they've developed a genotype-related test that can predict the onset of dementia in older people.
How Much Should a Workplace Accommodate Breastfeeding Employees?
Even among those who support workplace protections for breastfeeding mothers, strict regulations are cause for concern.
How Deep Do the Medicaid Cuts Go in Republican Health Plan?
Critics say the GOP healthcare plan would decimate Medicaid programs and hurt seniors, low- or no-income families, and children.
Poison Centers Inundated with Calls About Children Ingesting Prescription Pills
Researchers say an average of 32 calls per day come to the centers. They have recommendations to reduce the problem.
Why Men in the United States Don’t Get Vasectomies
Three Southern California fathers go to the doctor together in order to call attention to the low percentage of vasectomies in the United States.
Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment Offers Hope for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A stem cell-based medication has done well in phase II trials. There's hope it can be a future drug for people with RA.