Safe Painkillers During Pregnancy: Doctors Weigh In After New Report on Tylenol and Autism
This week, President Trump commented that Tylenol isn’t advisable for pregnant women unless they have a very high fever. He encouraged them to “tough it out” if they experience discomfort. “Don’t take Tylenol, don’t take it. Fight like hell to not take it,” Trump stated. This came as the Food and Drug Administration began updating […]
Whiskey, tobacco, and painkillers: The VA has the potential to be a health system without opioids
The time for the Department of Veterans Affairs to move away from opioids is now. When I began practicing medicine with the VA, it was not unusual to see prescriptions for alcoholic beverages granted to veterans. Many hospitals openly included whiskey, wine, and beer on their lists to “enhance patient comfort.” Benzodiazepines were standard for […]
Shaq talks about using painkillers and intense discussions about addiction.
Shaquille O’Neal Reflects on Addictions During NBA Career Shaquille O’Neal recently opened up about his past experiences with painkillers and the “lifetime ban on strip clubs” he instituted for himself after facing challenges during his NBA days. On the “Armchair Expert” podcast with Dax Shepard, the four-time NBA champion revealed that he often needed painkillers […]
Announcer accuses Tiger of being on ‘a lot of painkillers’
Golf legend Tiger Woods has sparked controversy and backlash among fans after an announcer accused him of taking “large amounts” of painkillers during a recent tournament. During the first round of the British Open, held at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, a Sky Sports announcer made disparaging comments about a golfer. During the broadcast, […]