Health

Researchers develop a correction procedure to refine state-by-state mortality rates to better identify the number of deaths from opioid and heroin use....Read More

Residents of Flint, Mich., affected by the 2014-2015 water crisis will be able to get better access to health and social services thanks to a new registry....Read More

Exposure to certain flame-retardant chemicals in pregnancy may be linked to lower intelligence in children, a new research review suggests....Read More

Older teens are more likely to do risky things while driving and have a higher rate of crashes and near misses than their younger classmates, a new survey finds....Read More

Resistance training may help slow progression of multiple sclerosis, a small study suggests....Read More

Something else to fret over as you lie awake at night: Poor sleep may increase the risk of being overweight and obese, a new study contends....Read More

The expiration dates on over-the-counter and prescription medications seem pretty black and white, but there’s some question about whether drugs last even longer....Read More

A common problem among chronic kidney disease patients is a loss of the sense of smell, which could lead to an inadequate diet, researchers say....Read More

Stroke survivors who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins are at increased risk for another stroke, a new study finds....Read More

A new survey finds 55 percent of Americans regularly take a prescription medicine — and they’re taking more than ever....Read More