Opioid Addiction Is The Cancer Of Our Generation - The Doctor Weighs In

Opioid Addiction is the Cancer of Our Generation

Opioid addiction is the cancer of our generation—it is progressive and often rapidly fatal. Why should we give up on it? Read more ?

6 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet

While it may seem harmless to go on a fad diet for a week or two, that is still enough time for your body to be negatively affected in the long run. Read more ?

Can Medical Marijuana Help Curb the Opioid Epidemic?

Some studies are finding that prescribed marijuana, especially for pain issues, can help prevent an opioid addiction from developing in the first place. Read more ?

E-Prescribing: A Powerful Tool in the War Against Opioid Abuse

Between 3% and 9% of drugs that are diverted for abuse are tied to fraud and forgery of paper prescriptions. This is a blind spot we can no longer live with. Read more ?

FasterCures Inspires Innovative Treatment for Autoimmunity

A FasterCures conference motivates an autoimmune activist to call for moving from problem identification and awareness to rapid implementation of action plans. Read more ?

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