But the number of Americans dying from overdoses is still high, and deaths declined at a slower pace last year. A number of things could cause deaths to rise again — including government policy ...

A figure commonly cited to compare the risks of pregnancy and abortion in the U.S. could be grossly underestimating the risk of death from pregnancy, according to a new analysis. The research, ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 or ...

Stroke is now the fourth leading cause of death among US adults, with one person dying about every 3 minutes, the latest data from the American Heart Association (AHA) show. In 2023, stroke was the ...

WASHINGTON — Maternal deaths due to obstetric causes declined after the pandemic, according to research presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2026 Annual Meeting.

US service-member deaths in the Iran conflict have doubled to six in just 24 hours as Operation Epic Fury continues to escalate tensions across the Middle East. US Central Command confirmed Monday, ...

Physicians said Thursday that new research on deaths in ICE custody showed that “systemic weakness” in medical care at the agency has become more serious in the past two decades. Meanwhile, the number ...