Santa Barbara County health officials have issued a warning to residents to avoid kratom products after confirming two ...

Demand for GLP-1 drugs continues to climb, boosted by a major price drop and the FDA’s approval of an oral Wegovy pill that has already generated more than 26,000 prescriptions in January.

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

California’s parole board is using unreliable drug test results in decisions about releasing incarcerated people despite flaws that were exposed in a rash of false positives two years ago, more than a ...

Signing up for substance use disorder treatment in California prisons involves taking more frequent drug tests. The results, which are prone to error, can set back a prisoner's chance for freedom.

A psychiatrist and an attorney in San Diego say an existing statute could address severe mental illness and addiction.

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

The latest medical science reveals that healthy weight loss doesn't require special genes, diets, or exercise programs. The ...

Some GLP-1 patients are begging to stay on the drugs just a little bit longer, presenting an ethical dilemma for doctors.

When lithium or valproate aren't enough, ‘add-on’ treatments like atypical antipsychotics can help. Discover 7 options to discuss with your doctor.