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The number of deaths involving commonly prescribed painkillers is higher than the number of deaths by overdose from heroin and cocaine combined, according to researchers at McGill University. In a first-of-its-kind revie...

You've probably been there at some point: Feeling feverish or tired, certain you're coming down with something -- but then when that text message arrives, suddenly going out on the town sounds like a great idea. Just lik...

Senators questioned "The Dr. Oz Show" host Mehmet Oz for promoting on his show weight loss products that lack scientific merits and for his role in the perpetuation of diet scams.

A bill that would have made California the first state in the U.S. to require warning labels on sugary drinks was junked by legislators. The labels would have warned consumers that drinking sugary drinks could contribute...

There are now two more confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne virus, Chikungunya, in Florida with two residents testing positive for the new disease.

The e-cigarette market, which has already seen big growth, is only going to get bigger as traditional tobacco companies make a move. The first is R.J. Reynolds and its new Vuse e-cigarette.

Couch potatoes are at a higher risk of several cancers, says a new report. The research team recommends incorporating exercise into the day routine if you spend most of your day sitting.

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(Indiana University) Young adult men who watched more violence on television showed indications of less mature brain development and poorer executive functioning, according to research from Indiana University School of M...