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FILE - This June 17, 2019, file photo shows 5-mg pills of Oxycodone. A federal judicial panel is sending two federal opioid lawsuits back to federal courts in Oklahoma and California in an effort to streamline the cases. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation accepted a recommendation from U.S. District Judge Dan Polster in Ohio. Polster is overseeing nearly 2,700 lawsuits brought by local governments, Native American tribes, hospitals and unions against various manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies over the opioid crisis that is blamed for more than 400,000 deaths since 2000.

Medications versus surgery for heart patients

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition develops when the major blood...
Alopecia, or hair loss, can affect any part of the body, but there may be a link between a heart condition such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and hair loss on the legs. One 2018 study found that hair loss on the legs was more common in men with CHD than in those without.

Can stress cause hair loss?

The short answer is yes, stress and hair loss can be related. Three types of hair loss that can be associated with high stress levels are: Telogen effluvium. In telogen...
Pay attention to your parents' appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines ? such as bathing and brushing teeth ? could indicate dementia, depression or physical impairments.

Aging parents: 8 warning signs of health problems

As your parents get older, how can you be sure they're taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are...
Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women.

Hand-washing: do’s and don’ts

Hand-washing is an easy way to prevent infection. Understand when to wash your hands, how to properly use hand sanitizer and how to get your children into the habit. Frequent...
If your vitamin D levels are low, your health care provider may suggest vitamin D supplements, at least through the winter months.

Practical tips for a healthier winter

Many people dread the dark days of winter. Having to spend time indoors can bring on the blues, and close quarters can increase the risk of catching a cold or...
Sepsis occurs when chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body.

Sepsis: A team response to a potential killer

Our bodies are very good at fighting infection. The immune system reacts and attacks bacteria and viruses that make us sick. But sometimes the immune reaction is so strong that...
Here are some tips for better sleep - so your nights of tossing and turning don't affect your days.

Better sleep in 6 steps

You're not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine. Think about...