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Teen drug overdoses hit record high, driven primarily by fentanyl poisoning, says new report

A record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022, driven mostly by fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills, according to a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Jelly Roll gives powerful testimony to Congress on fentanyl: 'I was part of the problem'

Country music sensation Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll, testified to Congress about his past as a drug dealer and the need for action on the fentanyl epidemic.

Selena Gomez, Prince Harry and other celebrities leading mental health advocacy

A list of five celebrities bravely share mental health struggles, sparking vital discussions, reducing stigma, urging support seeking and fostering global empathy.

Teen overdose deaths hit all-time high in 2022: Report

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’ Bryan Llenas breaks down findings from a new study on teen drug overdose deaths, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.

Seniors in New York City share New Year’s resolutions for 2024: ‘Never too late’

Three women, all in their 90s, are residents at Sunrise at East 56th, a senior living facility in Manhattan, New York, and shared their New Year's resolutions and words of wisdom.

Hawaii businessman accused of running drug trade, ordering murders as underworld boss

Michael Miske Jr. allegedly headed a huge drug enterprise on Honolulu for decades, evading detection until his late son's best friend Jonathan Fraser was reported missing.

Georgia lawmakers will turn attention to antisemitism, elections as 2024 regular session begins

Georgia's representatives and senators will want to please their constituents in an election year. The state has a full slate of issues that require attention.

Some nurses experience violent attacks at Seattle Children’s Hospital, say they want protection, support

Some nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital feel unsafe at work and want protection. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital talked to the nurses about their experiences; industry spokespeople also weighed in.

West Virginia legislators look ahead to fentanyl crackdown and education funding

WV lawmakers discuss funding for higher education, upgrading fentanyl distribution to a felony, pay raises for teachers, accessible child care, and more at an annual conference