Why is Alcoholism is Considered a Disease While Drug Addiction is Often Viewed as a Crime?

By Nancy Wurtzel Alcoholism was once considered a personal or moral failing.  However, after the American Medical Association (AMA) declared alcoholism a disease in 1956, viewpoints began to shift.  Today, […]

Primary Care Doctors: Raising Weight Concerns with Patients

By Nancy Wurtzel The U.S. is in the middle of a health crisis with roughly two-thirds of adults considered overweight or obese.  While these numbers are increasing, the actual percentage […]

Withdrawal From Medetomidine Increasingly Seen in ICUs

Personalized Support Boosts Families” Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers

Financial Incentives Boost Tobacco Abstinence in Underserved Adults

1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions