Despite Risks, Opioid Drugs Are Widely Prescribed to Younger Women

Women's Health Daily Newsletter  |  January 23, 2015

Today's Top Story Despite Risks, Opioid Drugs Are Widely Prescribed to Younger Women According to new data from the CDC, alarming numbers of women who may be pregnant or could get pregnant are given prescriptions for opioids, despite the well-known risks. Find out why opioid use is risky for pregnant women.  » Featured Article 7 Celebrities With Allergies Many famous people also live with allergies on a daily basis. Check out these seven celebrities with allergies who don't let them get in the way of their lives.  » Today's Recipe Cranberry-Apple Coffee Cake Chopped tart apples and cranberries add loads of healthy, fiber-rich sweetness to this cake, while whole-wheat flour and low-fat milk help lighten things up a bit. Get the recipe!  » Featured Columnist Will the Flu Get You This Year? What kind of flu season can the U.S. expect this year? If our mates in Australia are any indication, it could be a bad one. See why 'down under' may have you feeling under the weather this year.  » Everyday Solutions 9 Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism When you have hypothyroidism, what you eat can affect your thyroid gland as well as your body’s ability to absorb thyroid hormone. Avoid these foods for hypothyroidism management. Connect with Everyday Health