Opioid and heroin crisis triggered by doctors overprescribing painkillers
Since 1997, the number of Americans seeking treatment for addiction to painkillers increased by 900%. The prevalence of opioid addiction started rising as long-term prescribing of opioids for chronic pain, a practice encouraged by opioid manufacturers, … Read more on Medical Xpress

Addiction treatment involves immune system to curb dependency
“Our previous studies have shown that TLR4 is responsible for amplifying addiction to opioid drugs such as heroin, but this is the first time we've discovered it has a key role to play in cocaine addiction,” Professor Hutchinson said. Scientists … Read more on helpmeoutDOC News – A consistent flow of medical news

FDA Grants Approval to Drugs Treating Chronic Conditions
Hypoparathyroidism occurs when the body secretes abnormally low levels of the hormone regulating calcium and phosphorus levels, and is associated with heart and muscle issues and seizures, along with kidney problems over the long term. Natpara … Read more on Pharmaceutical Processing