Opioid abuse not only produces social and human tragedy, but it also imposes massive financial burdens on society. When ...

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In a first, this week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a brain stimulation device designed to treat depression at home. The approval of the first such device for home depression ...

As we get older, it becomes harder to keep our balance. Our muscles become weaker, our eyesight changes, and how we sense movement also changes. These changes increase the chance of falling. In fact, ...

Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma. Playful moments like this trampoline session build strength, coordination, and ...

Nothing says “happy holidays” like a mandated backflow prevention device. In late November the city of St. Helena sent letters to 23 water customers giving them 60 days to install the devices, which ...

On construction sites, the fall protection equipment provided to crews is among the most important personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be provided. Falls are the leading cause of injury and ...

The first few specks of snow thrill the kids, but for many older adults, winter is far from “the most wonderful time of the year.” The cold bites harder, the sidewalks feel slicker, and the usual ...