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A new study from researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) found that Massachusetts neighborhoods given the lowest grades on historic redlining maps had 86% higher annual opioid-related overdose death rates than those given the highest grades. The study, published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, suggests that the long-term effects of historical disinvestment continue to affect health outcomes based on where people live.

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that neonatal mortality—the death of an infant within the first 28 days of life—fell by 50% following the launch of Rx Kids, while early neonatal mortality—the death of an infant within the first seven days of life—fell by 74%.

Researchers have identified a mechanism involving fatty acid metabolism that may determine whether a damaged cell enters senescence and persists in the body or is eliminated through cell death. Published in the journal Cell, the study could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland contributed to the international study.

Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old, died while running the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. Her father spoke to NBC News about the condition that led to her death.

A Yakima County resident with underlying health conditions died after contracting H5N1 bird flu from infected dairy cows at a local dairy farm.

A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years.

Rebecca Gayheart sits down for her first broadcast interview since Eric Dane's death, opening up to Maria Shriver about the memoir he penned in the last year of his life, the couple's relationship and her journey with grief.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death, in Lewis County, reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.

Rebecca Gayheart spoke with TODAY about Eric Dane’s final week at the hospital. Ahead the release of Dane’s posthumous memoir, she details the moments before his death.

A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the AP reported yesterday. It’s the first such death this year in the U.S., and the third…

A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday.

A child in Lewis County marks New York's first measles-associated death in over 30 years as Gov. Kathy Hochul urges people to get their vaccinations.

A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year.

A person in Washington state has died from complications of bird flu, marking the first such U.S. death in a year

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic condition that causes increasing difficulty in breathing as it progresses, is the third leading cause of death worldwide. The clinical diagnosis and monitoring of COPD and other pulmonary diseases can be taxing, often requiring blood testing, which can be uncomfortable for patients, or costly imaging procedures, such as CT scans. Additionally, COPD flare-ups can occur unexpectedly and progress rapidly, significantly increasing the risk of death.

After nearly two decades of decline, valvular heart disease death rates have increased from 2018 to 2023 and are predicted to remain elevated through 2040, according to independent, new preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

Contemporary hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was not associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots or death among women ages 45 to 59, according to a large, long-term study of more than 52,000 women in Israel. The findings from this independent, preliminary research will be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting is Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

People living in rural areas who experienced a heart attack were nearly three times more likely to die before reaching hospital care, compared with those living in large metropolitan areas, according to new, independent, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

A JAMA Network Open study of over 4,000 older adults found faster walking pace was linked to lower death risk over nearly 12 years of follow-up.

After a person suffers a stroke, the clock starts ticking for doctors. Every minute that blood flow to the brain remains blocked, more brain tissue risks permanent damage or death. One way to restore circulation is through endovascular thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can physically remove the clot, restore blood flow and significantly reduce the risk of long-term disability or death. Such mechanical thrombectomy procedures are a standard emergency treatment within the first 24 hours of an acute ischemic stroke.

Eleanor Aldred-Owen died after surgery because an abnormal scan was not flagged.

Loneliness has been considered a major health risk for seniors, but a new study suggests younger adults might fare even worse from living by themselves. Living alone appears to increase a person's risk of death from a multitude of causes, particularly among adults 18 to 64, researchers reported in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

A Stanford Medicine study identified an often-overlooked period of vulnerability for cancer survivors: Mental health disorders identified two to five years after a cancer diagnosis were associated with a 119% higher rate of death from cancer compared with patients without documented mental disorders during the same period.

A phase 3 clinical trial published in JAMA found trastuzumab rezetecan linked to 73% lower risk of cancer progression or death versus chemotherapy.

ADHD medication was tied to a 25% lower mortality risk in a JAMA Network Open review examining nearly 16 million people across three continents.

The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."

A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died, which President Trump called "a big problem for Russia." Ramy Inocencio has more on what we know.

This is a MedPage Today story. A patient at Provident Hospital in Chicago allegedly stabbed an emergency physician in the chest. (FOX 32) A physician in the U.K. is facing a second hearing over sexual misconduct allegations that he talked to female patients in a "hypnotic way." (BBC News) A Florida nurse may lose her eyesight after a patient allegedly attacked her and broke nearly every bone in her face. A 33-year-old man has been arrested in the attack. (WFLA, NBC Miami) Nebraska family physician Jacob Smith, MD, has been accused of distributing child pornography. (KOLN) Missouri physician Sonny Saggar, MD, was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for healthcare fraud, after billing federal payers for doctor visits that were actually performed by assistant physicians. (KSDK) Five-year-old Thomas Cooper's mother watched in horror as he burned to death in a hyperbaric chamber that went up in flames. The family plans to take legal action in the coming weeks. (Detroit Free...