According to a new study, chronic pain patients who suffer from depression are more likely to be prescribed narcotic painkillers such as morphine and codeine. Read Summary >
Researchers say lifestyle factors and medications probably contribute to the increased risk, but they believe the isolating factors of the disease itself could also be a factor. Read Summary >
According to a new study, U.S. Baby Boomers are likely to enter their 60s with more physical disabilities than previous generations, and this could place an enormous burden on the American healthcare system. Read Summary >
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select. Read Summary >
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary >
According to a new study, pregnant women who suffer from depression are more likely to experience severe flu symptoms than pregnant women who are not depressed. Read Summary >
