Friending God increases purpose in life in the socially disconnected Religious people who lack friends and purpose in life turn to God to fill those voids, according to new University of Michigan research. Aug 30, 2018 0 41
Class-action suit takes aim at Big Pharma over babies exposed to opioids A Philadelphia law firm has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against a number of opioid manufacturers, alleging that they are responsible for the medical needs of babies exposed to opioids before birth. Aug 30, 2018 0 69
Low back pain? These exercises may help (HealthDay)—Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you love. Aug 30, 2018 0 63
CDC: Salmonella outbreak in 4 states linked to kosher chicken (HealthDay)—One person has died and 16 others sickened in a four-state Salmonella outbreak linked to kosher chicken, U.S. health officials say. Aug 30, 2018 0 34
Pfizer recalls a type of children's liquid advil (HealthDay)—One lot of 4-ounce bottles of Children's Advil Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored is being recalled because a packaging problem could lead to an overdose, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare says. Aug 30, 2018 0 34
Label mix-up spurs recall of accord blood pressure meds (HealthDay)—One lot of high blood pressure medication is being recalled after a labeling mix-up, Accord Healthcare Inc. has announced. Aug 30, 2018 0 51
Emicizumab prophylaxis cuts bleeding in hemophilia A (HealthDay)—For patients with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors, emicizumab prophylaxis leads to a significantly reduced bleeding rate, according to a study published in the Aug. 30 issue of the New England Journal ... Aug 30, 2018 0 52
Pediatricians make change to child car seat guidelines (HealthDay)—Kids should ride in rear-facing car safety seats until they reach the highest height and weight their seat can hold, a leading pediatricians' group now says. Aug 30, 2018 0 70
Wording used may affect thyroid cancer patients' anxiety, choices (HealthDay)—The terminology used to describe small papillary thyroid cancers (PTCs) may affect patients' anxiety levels and treatment choices, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck ... Aug 30, 2018 0 36
Presynapses come in a packet—scientists identify the components and architecture of neuronal contact sites Synapses are the interfaces for information exchange between neurons. A German research collaborative now reports on the materials that form new presynapses for the release of neurotransmitters. The findings may help to design ... Aug 30, 2018 0 37
