Urine drug test (UDT) data can generate timely estimates of overdose deaths, a new study suggests. The study, published in JAMA Network Open by specialty lab Millennium Health and The Ohio State ...

The report found the biggest drop in deaths by drug type was seen in fatalities linked to synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, which fell from 76,282 to 48,422 between 2023 and 2024.

Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population A study puts the spotlight on Texas as the leading U.S. state by far for flood-related deaths, with more than 1,000 of them ...

The sharp decline in drug-related overdose deaths reported last week is certainly encouraging news, but unfortunately, we have to be prudent in resisting the urge to celebrate. As our Jake Griffin ...

A new report shows a 50% decline in the number of law enforcement deaths in the line of duty since the start of 2025, compared with 2024.

More than 5.2 million swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada were recalled after the reported drowning deaths of 9 children. The recall covers a variety of Bestway, Intex Recreation and ...

Texas has so many deaths because of its geography, population and size, experts say. The area where the most recent deadly floods struck is known as flash flood alley because of hills and valleys.