The drops go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows. By Claire Cain Miller Francesca Paris and Sarah Mervosh Something troubling is happening in U.S.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50-100 times stronger than the pain reliever morphine. While some people use fentanyl on purpose, many others get it in their systems without their knowledge.

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A nicotine test is a way for some employers, insurance companies, and other institutions to test for nicotine, which is the active ingredient in tobacco products. If you’ve ever applied for a new job, ...

A nuclear stress test, also called myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) or a thallium stress test, uses a radioactive tracer to show how blood flows through your heart muscles during exercise and at ...

Abnormal stress test results may suggest an underlying heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, or a blockage in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Failing a stress test means you can ...

An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease. Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve damage. It's best to talk with a doctor ...