1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (364+ words) Aug 26, 2026 | Tobacco Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to research published in BMJ. The study evaluated the “BabyBreathe” program, which was designed to help women who…...

6+ hour, 50+ min ago   (160+ words) WKMG Health Headlines: Sober Sports September marks National Recovery Month -- and as people begin or continue their journey of recovery, many are turning to a powerful tool to help. Bradley Blackburn takes a look at how sober sports groups give…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (862+ words) The authors of a new study on meth contamination in homes have come under fire for failing to disclose links to the meth testing industry. They have apologised for what they said was an unintentional oversight. The 14 August 2026 issue of…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago   (383+ words) Why Buprenorphine is a Game-Changer for Pain Management Buprenorphine has emerged as a highly effective option for managing severe, persistent pain. It stands out because of its unique safety profile compared to traditional, full-agonist opioids. Here’s what the latest research…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago   (1194+ words) A study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto uncovers a troublesome increase in gambling activity. Outside of a peak in 2021, Ontario teenagers are gambling significantly more than they have previously, according to new research. The latest…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago   (603+ words) ATHOL – Board of Health Vice Chair Joan Hamlett met with the Select Board to discuss issues arising from the increasing popularity of kratom and its sale at local convenience stores, gas stations and smoke shops. Hamlett was joined by Health…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (255+ words) Rally tells those in substance recovery to push through the 'wilderness' somerset-kentucky.com I-75 shut down in Laurel County following serious collision Rally tells those in substance recovery to push through the 'wilderness' Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (258+ words) Nitzenes are a specific opioid that can be up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl, and leads to a higher chance of overdose and death. Due to a recent surge in the use of “nitazenes,” a synthetic opioid linked to fatal…...

5+ hour, 41+ min ago   (357+ words) On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Matt Mulvaney and Zahra Vahedi unpack why our phones are so hard to put down and what it actually takes to change that. We all do it countless times a day. Tap our smartphones, fire…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (371+ words) — Study suggests modest difference, but outside experts question results For opioid overdose survivors, starting methadone was associated with a reduced risk of death during the subsequent year compared with starting buprenorphine-naloxone, a retrospective cohort study from Canada suggested. Using a…...