Unintentional drug overdose was the leading cause of maternal death; the second most frequent cause was violence, defined as homicide or suicide by any means. HealthDay News — Homicide, suicide, and ...

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have been declining for the past two years. But now, a project led by Northwestern ...

Fentanyl is the primary cause of drug overdose deaths in the US, and seniors are at increased risk due to slower drug ...

Accidental overdose caused 5.2 deaths per 100,000 births, while homicide and suicide combined accounted for 3.9 per 100,000.

A new national analysis reveals that the most common causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women are not traditional medical complications, but preventable injuries and violence.

(CNN) — People in the United States can expect to live longer than ever, as death rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. Life expectancy in the US had been trending up for decades before ...

Fatal drug overdoses are on a downward trend locally and in Ohio, though area public health departments are continuing to see concerning trends with opioids being laced with other illicit drugs. In ...

After a post-mortem examination, there was one conclusion about what caused Christina Bestward’s death – a drug overdose. However, at the manslaughter trial of Jordan Colley, the issue has become ...

Wisconsin's Department of Corrections has introduced stricter measures and carried out investigations, but drugs are still rampant across the state's prisons.

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...