Study: Kids' Opioid-related Hospitalizations Have SkyrocketedResearchers say many kids likely overdose on painkillers prescribed to their parents or family members.
The Mental Health Toll Of Being UndocumentedDACA recipient Egle Malinauskaite hopes to break down stigmas associated with being undocumented and having mental illness by being open about both.
Researchers Say There Might Actually Be 5 Types Of DiabetesMore specific classifications for the disease could lead to more personalized treatments in the future.
RAND Report On Guns Finds Policy Research Is Sorely LackingThe report says there's too little research on the effects of gun control policies. That's no surprise to gun researchers.
President Trump Wants To Crack Down On Drug Dealers And DrugmakersDuring a White House opioid summit, President Donald Trump announced his administration will roll out an opioid policy "over the next three weeks."
What Rhode Island Can Teach The US About Fighting The Opioid CrisisRhode Island is one of a few states that decreased its opioid deaths last year, and public health experts and the government like its strategy.
The CDC Says A Salmonella Outbreak Might Be Linked To KratomKratom, which the FDA classifies as an herbal supplement, may be linked to 28 cases of salmonella.
Choosing A Low-Fat Vs. A Low-Carb Diet Doesn't Seem To MatterAfter a year on either diet, people lost the same amount of weight. Genetics and insulin response didn't seem to matter, either.
Declining Vaccination Rates Part Of Big Measles Spikes Across EuropeThe World Health Organization says measles cases in Europe rose from just over 5,200 cases in 2016 to over 21,000 cases in 2017.
A New Sheep-Human Hybrid Embryo Could Help Boost Organ SuppliesOrgans aren't all that easy to come by, but a new development could lay the foundation for making brand new human organs.
Women Who Clean A Lot Could Face Decreased Lung FunctionRegular use of chemicals seems to decrease lung functionality in women, but not in men.
Think You're Smart? See What The Experts SayThere isn't one definition of what makes someone intelligent. In fact, it's pretty fluid.
American 'Chinese' Food Is Not At All What Chinese People Actually EatBullfrog, crawfish, pig brain, cicadas. If you think you know Chinese food, you might be surprised by what fills Chinese plates.
Soap And Paint Can Be As Bad For The Air As Car ExhaustA new study finds petroleum products like lotion and pesticide are responsible for as much air pollution as motor vehicles.
Tweet About Olympic Skater Leads To Outrage OnlineU.S. figure skater Mirai Nagasu was the target of an online microaggression. One psychologist tells us just how damaging they can be.
President Trump's Budget Proposal Hopes To Tackle Opioid EpidemicThe Department of Health and Human Services would get $10 billion to combat the crisis. Other departments also got boosts to fight the epidemic.
Ohio Attorney General: Drugmaker's Plan Is 'Too Little, Too Late'Ohio's attorney general says Purdue Pharma's plan to cut down on opioid marketing should've been done "years ago."
Opioid Maker Says It Won't Market In Doctors' Offices AnymorePurdue Pharma has cut its sales staff in half.
Up For Debate: Should We Genetically Modify Food?Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate, experts explore if we should genetically modify food.
New Budget Deal Includes Billions In Funding To Fight Opioid CrisisThe congressional budget includes billions to fight the opioid epidemic, but some policy experts worry it's not enough to stop the problem.
Your Meat Isn't Fake, It's Designer: A Newer, Cooler Era Of MeatlessScientists are developing ways to make real meat with no animals involved.
A Change Of Diet Could Slow The Spread Of A Deadly Breast CancerResearchers found that the spread of breast cancer was greatly reduced when asparagine, a protein building block, was removed from a diet.
Why Officials Are Pushing For Sleep Apnea Testing For Train EngineersFederal officials found undiagnosed, obstructive sleep apnea led to two railroad accidents in the New York area, but it's a problem nationwide.
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Is To Blame For 2 Train Crashes In NY AreaThe National Transportation Safety Board says engineer fatigue from undiagnosed severe obstructive sleep apnea caused two commuter train crashes.
India's Government Plans To Give Millions Of People Free Health CareUnder the initiative, the Indian government would cover about $7,800 in annual health care costs for 100 million poor families.
A California Lawsuit Wants Coffee Shops To Warn About CancerA California lawsuit could add coffee to the list of products in the state that require a warning.
A New Device May Slow The Debilitating Effects Of Alzheimer'sResearchers surgically implanted electrical wires into the brains of Alzheimer's patients to kick-start parts that stopped functioning.
Bill Gates Reveals His Father Has Alzheimer'sBill Gates told NBC his father has Alzheimer's disease. Gates had donated to the Dementia Discovery Fund.
3 Major Companies Team Up To Improve Employee Health CareAmazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced the new partnership Tuesday.
An E-Tobacco Device Just Got A Mixed Review From FDA Advisory PanelAn advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration offered a mixed critique on the Philip Morris iQOS electronic tobacco device.
