Lymphedema Treatment: Opioids and Driving: A Deadly Combo

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Opioids and Driving: A Deadly Combo

CBS News—The number of drivers killed in crashes involving opioids have risen sevenfold since 1991, according to researchers at Columbia University, while prescriptions for opioid drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine have quadrupled since then.

Cheers! Moderate Drinking Is Good for Your Brain

University of California San Diego School of Medicine—Older adults who are moderate drinkers are more likely than non-drinkers to live to age 85 without dementia or other signs of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

As Carbon Emissions Rise, Food Quality Goes Down

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—About 76 percent of the world's population depends on plants like rice, wheat, and other crops as primary sources of protein. Now, a new study suggests high levels of pollution are causing the nutritional value of these crops to decline.

Health Benefits of Pea Protein

Berkeley Wellness—

The food industry seems to be obsessed with peas, or at least their protein, which is being added to veggie burgers, energy bars, popcorn, milk, yogurt, and more. Research does suggest pea protein has positive health effects. Find out what they are.

Understanding Autoimmune Diseases

HealthCentral—

The immune system is a network of cells and tissues that help protect your body from infection and illness. A normal immune system can recognize "self"—your own body—and "non-self"— viruses, bacteria, pathogens, and other elements that are foreign to your body.