Forbes Readers On Jazz And Dendreon

Touching stories about the narcolepsy drug Xyrem; controversy on Dendreon and Medicare.

Program calls for drug drop-offs

An upcoming event asks residents to protect Auburn community members and their water from drugs. On Sept. 25 the city of Auburn is hosting a prescription drug take-back event in cooperation with ...

Mental illness alone not linked to violence

Mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder alone do not make people more violent, but the tendency of people with psychiatric problems to abuse drugs or alcohol does, scientists said on Monday.

Consortium of ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week, September 13-17

Persistent myths about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder damage public perception of the 4% to 9% of the population grappling with this devastating condition. The nation's four leading ADHD organizations seek to end the stigma, once and for all. NEW YORK, Sept. 8/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four national organizations - ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO); Attention Deficit Disorder Association ...

Hallucinogenic Comforts Fatally Ill Patients in Study

The hallucinogen found in the illegal substance known as magic mushrooms appears safe for treating the anxiety felt by patients who have advanced, terminal cancer, according to a new study.

First Few Days Back at School Can Reveal Signs if a Child Has Been Abused Over the Summer

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the hustle and bustle of starting school again, it may be easy for teachers and other school employees to overlook even the most obvious signs of child abuse. However, it is the first few days back at school that might be the most revealing when it comes to recognizing potential signs of abuse for a child who has spent the past few months in ...

Lake City Community Planner for Sept. 8

The Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library in Olanta will kick off its family story time programming at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. This program is open to families with children ages 3-9 years. It consists of stories, games, and songs and lasts about 45 minutes.

Colorado Hits Highest Suicide Rate In More Than 20 Years

Grand Junction, Colo. Last year marked the highest suicide rate Colorado has seen in more than twenty years. In 2009 940 Coloradoans died by suicide, that’s the highest since 1988.

Consumers Warned Off Estrella Family Creamery Cheeses

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a warning to consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses, saying that all lots of Estrella cheeses put consumers at risk for Listeria monocytogenes. This includes soft, semi-soft, semi-hard, and hard. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail [...]

Healthy Outlook: Narcotic treatment of chronic pain

Should you or your relative take narcotics for your chronic pain? Should you be worried if you or someone you love takes narcotics regularly? Is your loved one that takes prescription narcotics addicted, or just treating his or her pain?