"I'm trying to help her… I'm trying to keep them safe." Those were the words of the beleaguered sister of Ebony Wilkerson, captured on a ... Read More
Substance Abuse
Experts Say ‘Cold Turkey’ Is The Best Way To Quit Smoking
What's the best way to kick a smoking habit? New research suggests quitting all at once beats a more gradual approach. The study ... Read More
Prescription Painkillers For Chronic Pain Get Stricter Guidelines From CDC
Hoping to stem an epidemic of drug abuse tied to prescription narcotic painkillers such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin, ... Read More
Are You ‘Too Blessed To Be Stressed’?
Sunday morning after church service, Deacon Johnson was on his way out and getting ready to watch the Washington Redskins football game. He ... Read More
Aaron Neville: A Blessed Voice
Aaron Neville's voice is distinctive: soft, but strong. Heartfelt as well as full of passion. The streets that brought him to music also ... Read More
Bad Economy, Good Health?
A bad economy may provide unexpected benefits. When the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in December, it was because they — and ... Read More
Drug Overdose: What To Do When It Hits Home
There's a lot of talking down about celebrities when they hit rock bottom due to substance abuse. But when it hits home, like it tends to do ... Read More
7 Holiday Hangover Cures
If you drank too much at holiday celebrations during the past few weeks, you aren’t alone. Here are seven hangover remedies to consider ... Read More
How Many Drinks Potentially Increase Your Cancer Risk?
Just one or two drinks a day can increase the risk of certain cancers, researchers report. A new study of 136,000 adults found light to ... Read More
Many U.S. AIDS Patients Still Die When ‘Opportunistic’ Infections Strike, Says Study
Even after the advent of powerful medications for suppressing HIV, a new study finds that more than one-third of people in San Francisco who ... Read More
STUDY: Smokers Most Likely To Get Addicted To Narcotic Painkillers
A new study looks at which patients prescribed a short course of narcotic painkillers may be most prone to long-term abuse. The study finds ... Read More
Could Your Eye Color Put You At Risk For Alcoholism?
Eyes are the window to the soul, but who would’ve thought they could reveal your risk for alcoholism? According to a new study conducted by ... Read More