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Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study. “We…

Childhood asthma rates appear to have stopped rising among many US groups, but not among the poorest kids or children…

Here are the top travel-related events and trade shows to look out for in 2016.

A new study adds to the evidence that ultrasonography can help diagnose cancer in women with dense breasts. Researchers examined data…

2015 saw us stop counting the calories and instead start counting the nutrition.

The fillings of the future could be bioactive glass, according to engineers at Oregon State University. The futuristic-sounding bioactive glass is…

The majority of the world's most powerful and influential positions remain in men's hands. But the imbalance is gradually tilting…

Considering a cholesterol-lowering statin to prevent a heart attack? Deciding who's a good candidate requires calculating more than a simple…

Huge airline profits. New planes. Longer routes. Improved airports. Heightened attention to safety. Throw in an estimated 3.7 billion passengers for 2016 ... and you've…

People who toil away in physically demanding jobs may find that aches and pains follow them into retirement, limiting daily…