Relief in the Garden of Your Mind
Chronic pain can be devastating, especially for those who are unable or unwilling to take prescription painkillers. New research suggests that for th...
Lifestyle Center: Drugs
Are Your Kids Addicted?
Most parents wouldn’t allow their teens to use a mind-altering drug. However, many parents may not realize that by stocking the fridge with drinks ...
How Much Caffeine is in That Cup of Coffee?
A cup of java is a cup of java. When it comes to caffeine content, that could be another matter entirely.
Ouch! Managing Chronic Pain
Pain management is complex. But is it possible--or even desirable--to eliminate all pain?
Superbugs, Sewage and the Oceans
Sewage treatment plants are all about keeping it clean--water, that is. But there may be a problem.
Impact of Marijuana Laws on Adults and Teens
How has marijuana legislation affected public health and law enforcement? A new analysis might have some answers.
Protecting People From Secondhand Smoke
There's an old saying that you can't legislate morality. When it comes to smoking, however, legislation may have a health impact.
How Meditation Might Help Chronic Pain
Veterans who have been wounded often deal with chronic pain conditions. A new study suggests they might be able to help themselves.
Is Your Brain Chemistry Hijacked?
Trying to quit something such as smoking, drinking or eating junk food can be a difficult task. New research sheds some light on why the human brain ...
Marijuana, Memory and Middle Age
Smoke a little pot, now and then? Don't go overboard, it might affect your memory.
New Drug Curbs Pot Dependence
For patients struggling with marijuana dependence, a new treatment option could be on the horizon.
When Chronic Drinkers Binge, Health Suffers
When it comes to liver damage, it's not just about how much you drink. It may also be about how you drink.
What Coffee Could Do for Your Workout
Coffee-loving athletes, rejoice! You may be able to ditch the energy drinks and caffeine pills for good.
How 'Magic' Mushrooms Could Help Cancer Patients
A single dose of an illegal, hallucinogenic drug could help cancer patients in a big way.
Long Nights, Lazy Days: A Dangerous Combo
Do you sleep more than nine hours a night? If so, you could be putting your health at risk.
Why Some People Get Reckless When They Drink
A tiny genetic mutation may control whether you "hold" your liquor all night or go nuts after a glass of wine with dinner.
Psychiatric Hospital Smoking Bans: Debated
Should psychiatric hospitals ban smoking among patients both indoors and out? Some experts disagree on whether bans like these would do more harm tha...
Vice Talk
It's no secret that alcohol and tobacco addiction often go hand-in-hand. But could an addiction to one make it harder to quit the other?
