Health & Fitness

Urban wet markets are fertile grounds for viral transmission, experts say. Outbreaks of bird flu have already occurred. Source link

A sheriff fought to give prisoners addicted to opioids a shot that suppresses cravings for a month. Upon release, they were more likely to continue treatment. Source link

Online and off, so-called sleepmaxxers are going to extreme lengths in pursuit of better sleep. Is that a problem? Source link

Online and off, so-called sleepmaxxers are going to extreme lengths in pursuit of better sleep. Is that a problem? Source link

Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported. Source link

William Cope Moyers told the world he had it all figured out after beating his addiction to crack cocaine. But then a dentist gave him an opioid pain killer. Source link

In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza. Source link

The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions. Source link

The F.D.A. recommends against using the skin care products without professional supervision. Experts explain the risks. Source link

Researchers have long faulted the body mass index as an unreliable indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index. Source link