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'Harry Potter' & the Deathly Obsession? Series May Help Fans Cope with Death
By Sara G. Miller published
A new study suggests that for some, an obsession with the "Harry Potter" franchise may signal something darker: a greater awareness of death.
Penis Enlargement Surgery Leads to Man's Death: What Went Wrong?
By Sara G. Miller published
A man in Sweden died during penis enlargement surgery, according to a new report of the case.
Common Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk of Death
By Sara G. Miller published
Taking a popular type of heartburn drug may increase a person's risk of death, a new study finds.
Shootings Are Now the 3rd-Leading Cause of Death in US Kids
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Gun-related injuries are now the third-leading cause of death among kids in the United States, according to a new report.
'Death Cap' Mushrooms Sicken 14 in California
By Rachael Rettner published
More than a dozen people in Northern California recently became seriously ill from eating wild "death cap" mushrooms that they gathered themselves.
Teen's Death: How Caffeine Can Kill a Healthy Person
By Sara G. Miller published
A teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.
Book Excerpt: 'Surviving Death' (US 2017)
By Live Science Staff published
In "Surviving Death," Leslie Kean reveals stunning and wide-ranging evidence suggesting that consciousness survives death.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Continue to Rise: Here Are the Numbers to Know
By Rachael Rettner published
The rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States continues to rise, with a particularly sharp spike in heroin-related deaths in recent years.
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