Author: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY

The animal tranquilizer xylazine is showing up in the illicit drug supply in the United States, particularly in synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Advocates criticize guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at preventing childhood obesity, for contributing to weight stigma.

Among the American Cancer Society’s findings: Prostate cancer is increasing while cervical cancer has seen an “astounding” drop among young women.

Damar Hamlin’s heart was shocked using an AED after his collapse. Here’s what to know about emergency treatment for cardiac arrest.

As COVID and flu cases spike, what are symptoms of the common cold? And what can you do to get better? Here’s what doctors say.

In 2022, a new ALS drug was finally approved and scientists completed the map of our DNA. A look at the biggest breakthroughs in science and medicine.

Although health experts say the ‘vast majority’ of long COVID cases are nonfatal, about 1 in 3 adults report experiencing post COVID symptoms.

Over-the-counter pain relievers for kids, like Tylenol and Motrin, are in short supply amid a surge in RSV, COVID and flu cases.

The data dashboard on nonfatal opioid overdoses will target specific regions to help fight the epidemic, which left 81,000 dead in the US this year.