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Patients use 0.53 more pills for every additional opioid pill prescribed; pain also tied to consumption

The American College of Physicians releases policies to combat gun-related injury, death

Among adults, increases seen in use of yoga, meditation, chiropractor during same time period

Primatene Mist approved to provide temporary relief for symptoms of mild, intermittent asthma

Employers with religious objections will not have to provide no-cost birth control for female workers

63 people have been hospitalized; one death reported in California

More frequent postsurgical surveillance is not associated with improved survival

17 questions for parents minimally rely on a child’s ability to report pain

Total charges associated with pediatric firearm-related injuries $2.5 billion for 2006 to 2014

Poor clinical outcomes linked to extended spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Memories predicted better physical, mental health even in middle age and older adulthood

Removal of the left side of the colon or entire colon related to long-term risk for diabetes

Early life factors linked to myopia include maternal education, hours spent playing computer games

Among older adults prescribed statins, diabetes, anxiety linked to nonadherence, discontinuation

Slightly increased bone measures at age 7 years with GWG among under/normal-weight mothers

Two studies show increased risk for cardiovascular disease in association with hypertension

In phase 2 trial, longer progression-free survival for elotuzumab with pomalidomide and dexamethasone

Health officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened five people

Voters supported expansion in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho