When Americans think of dangerous animal encounters, they often picture wild animals in remote areas. A new study, however, ...

Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke deaths has ...

The recent death in childbirth of Dr. Janell Green Smith casts a grim light on the deplorable state of mortality among black ...

With COVID now out of the top 5, stroke has taken over the number 4 position thanks to rising death rates in young and old.

Flu-related pediatric deaths have doubled since last week, according to the CDC. Here's what to know this week, including ...

A new report from the American Heart Association highlights where heart disease stands in the U.S.

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been ...

More people die from heart disease and stroke than from anything else in the United States, despite a five-year decline, a ...

The uptick follows a decline in traffic fatalities from the prior 2 years, underscoring the need to refocus safety efforts ...

The National Safety Council is projecting 429 people may lose their lives over the upcoming New Year's holiday. New Year's this year falls on *** Thursday, so it is, uh, it's extra long compared to ...