Why We Won't Miss Opioids
They are not the great all-purpose painkillers they've been cracked up to be
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The Belly Fat Battle
A wider waist is dangerous for reasons we don’t fully grasp
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is on the Rise
Pancreatic cancer will soon be the second-biggest cause of cancer deaths
Osteoporosis: An Avoidable Crisis
Bone fractures are rife after age 50, so why aren’t we doing more to prevent them?
How Fake Surgery Exposes Useless Treatments
It can reveal whether popular operations are actually effective
The Messy Facts about Diet and Inflammation
Can certain foods really help you fight heart disease, arthritis and dementia?
What Pot Really Does to the Teen Brain
How much should we worry?
Strict Targets for Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and More Don't Always Make Sense
Doctors shift toward personalized goals for glucose, cholesterol, and more
Forget Pills and Surgery for Back Pain
Many physicians are advocating a simpler approach to treating lower back pain: exercise
Many Pediatric Studies Are a Waste of Time
New initiatives aim to lessen the obstacles to finding useful treatments for children
Sophisticated Digital Aids Could Help Determine What Ails You
Sophisticated software could help doctors make better diagnoses
Do Probiotics Really Work?
Although certain bacteria help treat some gut disorders, they have no known benefits for healthy people
Revenge of the Super Lice
Overexposure to insecticides has bred resistance in the parasites, making it harder than ever to treat infestation
Aspirin May Prevent Cancer from Spreading, New Research Shows
In addition to relieving headaches and preventing heart attacks, the drug seems to keep malignant cells from spreading
Treating Epilepsy's Toughest Cases
Current medicines fail to relieve seizures in about a third of people with epilepsy. What can be done?
When Breathing Goes Awry
Shortness of breath can arise from a bewildering number of conditions, complicating diagnosis and treatment
Studies Link Some Stomach Drugs to Possible Alzheimer's Disease and Kidney Problems
Doctors and patients are grappling with the unsettling finding that chronic use of popular heartburn medicines may be riskier than was thought
Why the FDA Wants More Control over Some Lab Tests
The FDA finds that many so-called laboratory-derived tests may actually harm patients
Is Supercooling the Body an Effective Therapy?
The approach is popular for treating achy joints and muscles, but hard evidence is lacking
Blue LEDs Light Up Your Brain
Why electronic screens keep you awake at night and what you can do about it
