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Chronic Pain May Stem from Pain Receptors in Hiding
Scientists find that pain receptors can hide inside cells; but they can still find them and deactivate them, which may lead to better pain medication.
Hepatitis C Cases Triple, and Opioid Crisis Is Mainly to Blame
Cases of hepatitis C have tripled over a five-year span, thanks in large part to the exploding opioid epidemic, which leads to IV drug use.
Grading Trump's First 100 Days in Office: A Science Report Card
We reached out to experts across different fields and asked them to grade President Trump's performance in his first 100 days in office. Here is his report card when it comes to science issues.
Opioid Abuse Linked to Rare Fungal Eye Infections in New England
The opioid epidemic may be leading to a rise in cases of what's normally a rare eye infection, according to a report from an eye treatment center in New England.
Kids Under 12 Shouldn't Take Codeine Drugs, FDA Says
Children younger than 12 should not take codeine, a drug found in some cough and pain medicines, according to new rules from the FDA.
Here's What Happens During a Fentanyl Overdose
Deaths due to opioid overdoses have risen sharply in the past few years, partly due to a particularly potent drug called fentanyl.
Opioids After Surgery: Which Patients Don't Stop When They Should
The first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery.
Heroin Use Rises Among White Adults
Heroin use is on the rise, particularly among white adults, a new study finds.
