(Reuters Health) - Widespread beliefs about sleeping include advice on how much sleep is enough, what quality sleep means and how to achieve it, but when these pronouncements are wrong, they can do more harm than good, researchers argue.
... Millions of patient records for drug and alcohol rehab were leaked, in a data breach that affects an estimated 150,000 individuals, CNET reports.
“Records for potentially tens of thousands of patients seeking treatment at several addiction rehabilitat... ... Generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Friday received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its generic nasal spray for opioid overdose, the health regulator said.
... (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a Swedish study suggests, and the risk may be greatest in the months right after stress disorders are ... ... (Reuters Health) - Older adults may feel younger than their age on days when they feel most in control of their lives, a small study suggests.
... China said on Friday that it had confirmed outbreaks of African swine fever in two locations in Hainan province, an island off the country's southern coast which it had hoped to keep free of the contagious disease.
... A New Zealand company pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of adding artificial chemicals to its premium manuka honey, media reported, in a flagship prosecution over a product that is high-value export for the country.
... A Brooklyn judge on Thursday ruled against a group of parents who challenged New York City's recently imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, rejecting their arguments that the city's public health authority exceeded its authority.
... A lower dose of non-opioid painkiller developed by Pfizer Inc and Eli Lilly and Co failed to meet main goals in a late-stage study in patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, the companies said on Thursday.
... A Brooklyn judge on Thursday denied a petition seeking to lift New York City's recently-imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, dismissing a court challenge brought by an anonymous group of parents who argued the order was unconstitutional.
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Sleep myths may hinder good sleep and health
Millions of rehab records leak, including patient names – nearly 150,000 affected
FDA approves Teva’s generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
Stress disorders tied to increased heart disease risk
Older people feel more youthful when they also feel in control
China says African swine fever found on Hainan island
Premium New Zealand honey producer admits adding chemicals: media
Judge upholds New York City’s mandatory measles vaccination order
Lower dose of Pfizer-Lilly painkiller misses main goals in late stage study
Judge rejects challenge of New York City’s mandatory measles vaccination order