Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...

Most states allow some form of "medical marijuana". Medical marijuana is especially popular with pain patients, many of whom ...

Members of our Community Editorial Board, a group of community residents who are engaged with and passionate about local issues, respond to the following question: Amid a nationwide opioid and ...

Amid controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, researcher Nick Norwitz recently released a video in which he debunks eight myths surrounding the meat-heavy eating plan.

For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often ...

Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has ... Changes in Opioid Use Outcomes ...

Today the role of the slot machine in feeding addiction is debated. In Canada, gamblers can tell a slot machine to limit their play.

One thing I’ve learned from her journey is that addiction isn’t a disease of wanting to feel good all the time. It’s staving off the loneliness, fear and hell that life can throw at you all ...

In times of turmoil, we face a choice—break our spirit or expand beyond our ego. Growth comes from letting go of old patterns ...

Drs Harrington and Gibson review their picks for the top cardiology trials of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, particularly what health topics may be prioritized by the new administration.