Which doctor you see could determine how long you use opioids, study says

Story highlights Within the same hospital, some doctors are three times more likely to prescribe an opioid Patients treated by high-prescribing doctors are more likely to become long-term users Which doctor a person happens to see at a local emergency Continue reading Which doctor you see could determine how long you use opioids, study says

New study suggests strategies for keeping off pounds

Story highlights Strategies such as regular weighing and planning for situations in which you might backslide are recommended The finding “adds to our understanding about how best to help patients with obesity,” one expert says CNN  —  You’ve succeeded in Continue reading New study suggests strategies for keeping off pounds

Acupuncture shows promise in migraine treatment, study says

Story highlights Lack of relief is leading migraine sufferers to seek alternative treatment options A study found that acupuncture may be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraines “I can get about 20 headaches in a month on a bad Continue reading Acupuncture shows promise in migraine treatment, study says

Study Cited in Abortion Pill Ruling Was So Bogus It Was Just Retracted

An academic publisher has retracted three studies about the adverse effects of the abortion pill mifepristone, two of which are central to the ongoing lawsuit to ban the medication nationwide. Sage Publishing announced its decision Monday to pull the studies Continue reading Study Cited in Abortion Pill Ruling Was So Bogus It Was Just Retracted

Ketamine infusions improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, study says

CNN  —  People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, a study says. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, adds to a growing Continue reading Ketamine infusions improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, study says

Adults shouting at children can be as harmful as sexual or physical abuse, study finds

Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN  —  Parents, teachers, coaches and other adults shouting at denigrating or verbally threatening Continue reading Adults shouting at children can be as harmful as sexual or physical abuse, study finds

Erythritol, an ingredient in stevia, linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

CNN  —  A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to a study. “The degree of risk Continue reading Erythritol, an ingredient in stevia, linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

Using marijuana may damage your cognitive ability, study says

CNN  —  Remember those classic stoner dudes — Cheech and Chong, anyone? — spending their days in a weed-drenched room (or car), capable of little besides finding that next great high? If you don’t, that’s not surprising. As more and Continue reading Using marijuana may damage your cognitive ability, study says

Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care, study finds

CNN  —  Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care than others, a new study from the Urban Institute found. The study, released earlier this week, is based on data from the Continue reading Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care, study finds