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9,000 pediatric opioid overdose deaths since 1999, study finds

(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. children and adolescents are increasingly dying from opioid overdoses, according to a study

(By Emma Bowman for NPR) The federal judge in Texas who ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month said that

(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Influenza activity in the U.S. increased for the week ending Dec. 22, according

(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration policy that reduces payments to hospitals under

(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hawaii reclaimed its title as the healthiest state in United Health Foundation’s 29th

As we approach the New Year, it’s easy to become stressed out by the many demands on our time and

As we age, we become more vulnerable to developing an alcohol use disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism. Experts say,

(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — Drug pricing is on the agenda here in 2019. But with Republicans controlling

(By Rebecca Ellis for NPR) The benefits of retiring in South Carolina’s low country are clear to Joyce East. Her home, sandwiched

Is there a secret to happiness? According to Tim Bono, a psychology lecturer in Arts & Sciences who teaches courses