— Non-medical use is often combined with opioids

Modeling study supports an FDA-approved product over off-label amitriptyline

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New research questioned old assumptions

Why laughter is good for you

Pilot program would cover hemp-derived CBD products for seniors with a prescription

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Despite its efficacy, cost and policy barriers limit access

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Analysis follows children in three Nordic countries

Familial genetic factors, confounding may have driven previous outcomes

Blood transfusions are a key consideration, but the majority of U.S. hospices don't provide it

Randomized study allays previous concerns, confirms safety and efficacy of IV ketorolac

None of the studied interventions were superior to home exercise alone

Prescriptions mostly from non-rheumatologists, study shows

Several factors may be at play

Recent studies suggest music might reduce the perception of pain

Study highlights need to review long-term safety and effectiveness, researchers say

Large observational study is a call to get with the guidelines

Newer sedative-hypnotic is promoted as an answer to staffing issues

Kennedy cited two studies, but neither offered proof of causality

Higher seizure risk seen in elderly patients on tramadol plus CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants

Analysis turned up 200,000 unneeded procedures that cost Medicare $2 billion over 3 years

Drug didn't meet efficacy threshold and doubled serious adverse event risk, analysis suggests

They criticize his actions harshly but do not explicitly call for his resignation

There was also no link to bronchiolitis in large randomized trial

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Some welcome the renewed focus, but others are outraged by what they see as mothers being blamed

Anticonvulsant was America's fifth favorite prescribed drug in 2024

Phase III trial shows efficacy, but lacks comparison with other active treatments

Doctors reassure patients that Tylenol and vaccines are safe

National briefing on acetaminophen and autism suggested harm, but experts aren't convinced

YouTube's Dr. Mike deep dives on the recent press conference

The Trump administration is strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy

"A causal relationship has not been established," says FDA commissioner