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Time of Death? Check the Body's 'Necrobiome'
By Sara G. Miller published
It's a line you'll hear in almost any crime show after someone finds the body — the detective turns to the medical examiner and asks, "Time of death?"
Deaths from Fentanyl Overdoses Double in a Single Year
By Rachael Rettner published
The number of people in the U.S. who died from an overdose of the opioid painkiller fentanyl more than doubled in just a single year, according to a new report.
Patients Treated by Female Docs Have Lower Risk of Death
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
f you're In the hospital, the gender of your doctor may matter.
Leading Causes of Death in US Vary Greatly by Region
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The rates at which people in the U.S die from different factors vary significantly among the regions of the country, according to a new study.
Leonard Cohen's Death: What Causes Falls in the Elderly?
By Rachael Rettner published
Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen died after falling in his home, but can falls signal poor health in older adults?
1st Death from a Recluse Spider Bite Reported in Europe
By Sara G. Miller published
A woman in Italy recently died as a result of being bit by a spider related to the notorious brown recluse spider, according to a recent report of her case.
Deaths from Fentanyl, Drug That Killed Prince, Rise Sharply
By Rachael Rettner published
Overdose deaths from the opioid painkiller fentanyl — the same drug that killed the musician Prince — have increased sharply in a number of U.S. states.
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