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While heart disease deaths have decreased overall, they have remained the same in some areas.

The suicide risk for people with cancer is 26% higher than the general population, finds a new study. These cancers showed higher risks.

A former Denver Broncos running back, Ronnie Hillman had a rare cancer that mostly affects young Black people with sickle cell trait.

Black Americans are at greater risk for serious illnesses but are less likely to receive care that can make these diseases less painful.

The Northeast saw the lowest rates of liver disease–related deaths.

Nearly 123,000 cancer deaths, or close to 30% of all U.S. cancer deaths, were due to cigarette smoking in 2019.

The pandemic also disrupted medical care and had an indirect effect on other causes of death.

However, when compared to the general population, the suicide risk for cancer patients remains elevated, finds a new study.

Cancer-related deaths climbed 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, the first year of COVID-19, a new report shows.

Someone dies of an overdose about every 5 minutes, often as a result of fentanyl and meth. Drug use also spurs HIV and hepatitis outbreaks.

Singer Naomi Judd was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1990 and cured eight years later. She spoke out for those with liver disease.

New cases in the hepatitis A outbreak at three Famous Anthony’s locations in Virginia can be traced back to August.

Screening Black women for breast cancer starting at age 40 would decrease deaths by 57%.

Pthalates in personal care products are associated with premature death from all causes.

In theory, human life span has no limit.

After struggling with complications from type 2 diabetes, the hip-hop legend died of a stroke, according to news reports.