Multibillion-dollar opioid drug maker Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is facing more than 2,600 lawsuits alleging it helped fuel the deadly opioid epidemic in the United States.
The world's largest review of research into nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders has found omega-3 fatty acids are the most effective supplement for improving mental health.
A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center dust is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease.
Powdered turmeric may help with asthma control in children, suggests a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II clinical trial from Brazil.
Hundreds of thousands of people in England are believed to be addicted to prescription drugs. A recent review looked at the use of strong painkillers, antidepressants and sleeping tablets, used by a quarter of adults in England every year.
Experts are warning about the dangers of "fussy eating" after a 17-year-old teenager in the UK suffered irreparable sight loss after living on a diet of potato chips and French fries.
The Los Angeles Times recently published a critical opinion article with the headline: Legal judgements against big pharma aren’t enough – Consumers need to change their drug habits.
Multibillion-Dollar Opioid Drug Maker Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy Protection