For most of the past decade, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have led all other drugs in overdose deaths.

An experimental gene-editing therapy that aims to lower bad cholesterol for the long-term after a single infusion is off to a positive start in an early clinical trial. Researchers running a Phase I ...

A court found nitrogen gas executions pose a "substantial risk of serious harm" ahead of a scheduled Alabama execution.

A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method ...

A veteran doping control officer explains how sports drug testing works, from unannounced home visits to the strict sample ...

A nuclear stress test, also called myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) or a thallium stress test, uses a radioactive tracer to show how blood flows through your heart muscles during exercise and at ...

Many people with breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy with the use of a gene test, potentially sparing them unnecessary side effects without increasing the risk of the cancer returning, a large ...

Americans concerned that they've been contaminated by forever chemicals through their water and other sources are turning to ...

Abnormal stress test results may suggest an underlying heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, or a blockage in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Failing a stress test means you can ...

Inflammation is an immune response from the body’s immune system when there is a perceived injury or infection. When injured, inflammation causes the area to become red and swell due to a large number ...

An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease. Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve damage. It's best to talk with a doctor ...

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