A recent study finds strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes.

People with adverse experiences during childhood − whether physical, emotional or sexual abuse − had higher rates of death and hospitalization decades later from COVID-19.

A new book sheds light on why the COVID pandemic disproportionately affected non-white Americans.

Among adolescents, boys are more likely to die of an overdose than girls, and using combinations of drugs substantially raises the risk of an overdose.

Forensic anthropologists are specialized scientists who analyze the skeletal remains of the recently deceased to help authorities figure out who the person was and what happened to them.

Adults who self-reported experiencing adversity in childhood were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19.

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved 2.4 million lives in 141 countries. Equitable vaccine distribution could have saved 670,000 more.

Black adults may experience a more than 500% increase in cardiovascular deaths due to heat exposure in the coming decade, compared to current death rates.

Ahead of Halloween, an expert explains the symbolism of some classic on-screen monsters and the theological questions they raise.