Fentanyl, a mu-opioid receptor agonist, is one of the most commonly used analgesics in hospitals, and may induce long-lasting behavioral and somatosensory impairment in rodents. However, whether the ...

Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

New research has found that exposure to opioid pain medications while in the womb may not increase the risk of autism or ADHD, running contrary to findings from other studies. The new research was ...

Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

An Indiana University study brings a comprehensive new perspective to a growing body of evidence suggesting that mild to moderate use of prescribed opioid pain medications during pregnancy does not ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN/WTTV) — As the conversation continues regarding acetaminophen’s impact on unborn babies, a new global study conducted by IU researchers is asking the same question of prenatal ...

After receiving nine petitions for the consideration of new medical marijuana qualifying conditions, the State Medical Board of Ohio said it condones taking a more concerted review of two conditions: ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $1.5 billion in new funding and a series of initiatives last week aimed at tackling the opioid epidemic, ...

Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

A new study reveals that opioid analgesic fentanyl may induce autism-like behaviors in young male and female mice. The findings indicate that reduced expression of the gene Grin2b in the anterior ...