Health

The city of Boston announced the "Family Overdose Support Fund" for families who lost loved ones in the opioid epidemic. It's the first use of the city's payments from Massachusetts' $230 million settlement with opioid manufacturers.

State bill would permit overdose prevention centers; they are still illegal under federal law.

Black Americans are more likely to experience economic hardship, as well as other stressors.

January is when drug makers typically hike their prices. This year, there's a mixed bag of price increases and a few notable declines, such as on some forms of insulin.

For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades.

Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development.

The gold-medal gymnast, who is recovering from a lengthy hospital stay, shouldn't have been denied coverage for preexisting conditions under current laws.

Athletes and Instagram celebrities tout ice baths as a post-workout silver bullet, a perfect tool for recovery.

Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there's a biological basis for the symptoms.

Cities that imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and consumption fall by 33%. Research shows sugary drinks increase the risk of diet-related diseases.