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Fatal overdoses from street drugs in the U.S. continue to plummet, according to the latest CDC data. Experts say the mysterious shift is saving thousands of lives.

Health care advocates protested care denials at UnitedHealthcare on July 15, 2024, in Minnetonka, Minn. The shooting of UHC CEO Brian Thompson has sparked an outcry online over issues with …

Clockwise, from top left: Laura Forer, Michelle Allette, Domenique Rice, Jen Loga, Dr. Patty Ng and Marise Angibeau-Gray Nancy Borowick hide caption toggle caption Nancy Borowick I’ve always heard that …

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Miranda Yaver, a health policy scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, who offers insights into the high rate of denied health insurance claims.

The Afghanistan Memory Home Museum shares details and belongings from those who’ve died in conflict. It shut its doors when the Taliban took power, buried much of its collection — …

Birth centers staffed by midwives are popular places to have a baby. But low reimbursement rates and staffing issues make it difficult for them to stay in business. This is …

A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain.