Archives: Morning Breakouts

Although many oncologists and patients themselves may think rest is best for battling cancer, new analysis suggests that those who incorporated exercise into their care plan reported significantly better quality of life, as well as improvements with peak oxygen consumption, fatigue and length of hospital stay. Another study finds that patients with diabetes should be given specific instructions -- or "prescriptions" -- regarding exercise.

Meanwhile, NPR examines how opioids work on the brain and KHN details a new strategy that incorporates telenovellas to raise awareness about kidney donation among Latinos. Other headlines highlight recent developments regarding brain cancer and teen smoking.

Comments will be accepted until Jan. 13 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, which were issued as a response to the nation's growing problem with opioid overdoses. Meanwhile, a New Hampshire task force on heroin and opioid abuse has sent its recommendations to the state's governor. A public hearing process is now slated to begin next month.