Painkillers

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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans report suffering from chronic pain, which can interfere with daily life

Tylenol use during pregnancy could cause language delays in children, researchers say

A new test lets doctors screen patients for risk of opioid addiction, but some fear it will provide a false sense of security

Opioid Genetic Test

Taking aspirin while on birth control pills may increase the risk of blood clots, study finds

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Artificial intelligence may influence whether you can get pain medication

Pain Medication AI

Chronic pain is more common than diabetes and depression, new study finds

Chronic pain

Common pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds

Children often receive unsafe opioid prescriptions after surgery, dental procedures, data shows

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Suicide-related incidents involving OTC painkillers are surging, study finds

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FDA requires opioid labels to recommend overdose-reversing Narcan

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Does Tylenol cause cancer? California considers declaring acetaminophen a carcinogen

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Does taking acetaminophen while pregnant increase chances of a child having ADHD and autism?

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Alternative Medicine

Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them

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Alternative Medicine

Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?

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Philly launches media campaign touting medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction

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Experiencing regular pain? Improving sleep quality could provide relief, study suggests

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FDA approves opioid five to 10 times more powerful than fetanyl

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Crozer-Keystone opioid center one of 'busiest' in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania doctor illegally prescribed thousands of opioid painkillers

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The other opioid crisis: Hospital shortages lead to patient pain, medical errors

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An opioid remedy that works: treat pain and addiction at the same time

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VICE documentary looks at Philly's opioid epidemic

Radnor specialist helps people wage addiction battle she knows too well

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Wolf administration recommends new guidelines for prescribing opioids

By sharing painkillers, friends and family members can fuel opioid epidemic: Study

DEA video warns first responders on fentanyl exposure: 'I thought I was dying'

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Feds: South Philly doctors sold painkillers for cash

South Philly Doctor Charges Painkillers

CDC abandons January target for new painkiller prescription guidelines

Delco pharma company expands outside U.S.

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Delco pharma company launches abuse-resistant painkiller

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Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

Weighted Vests Exercise

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

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Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Riley Cote Cannabis

Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far...

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