While social media continues to circulate claims linking acetaminophen to autism in children, medical experts say those fears ...

On June 19, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a 41-year-old man dead of an overdose in an Ashburn home with a “scale, numerous syringes, and tin foil” found near his body, according to a ...

The family of Victoria Jones, the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, has broken their silence on her recent death from a suspected overdose. “We appreciate all of the kind words, ...

The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides dropped in Cook County last year. Deaths in both categories have fallen significantly since their COVID-era peaks. COOK CO., Ill. - The number of ...

A new Illinois law went into effect January 1 requiring first responders to report overdoses to the state. House Bill 3645 dictates the information will be shared with local health departments. It ...

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans. The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl ...

Victoria was found unresponsive at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel early on Jan. 1 Sean Mandell is a Senior Reporter at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in 2025. He previously worked for The New York Post, ...

Fatal overdoses in Erie County drop significantly in 2025. The county also saw a notable number of fire deaths. Preliminary data from the Coroner's Office shows three drowning deaths in 2025. Illegal ...

Matthew Chapman attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lives in San Marcos, Texas. Before joining Raw Story, he wrote for Shareblue and AlterNet, specializing in election and policy coverage.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado is coming closer to universal access to overdose-reversing medication as residents snap up an over-the-counter version and hospitals offer it to ...