Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state’s second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as “zombie deer disease” in a wild deer.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a young white-tailed doe found dead after being hit by a vehicle in Holmes County, near the Alabama border, state offici...

Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky

A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz's harder, not easier.

A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that 22% of U.S. adults ages 19 to 30 reported using either cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep. Cannabis ...

U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients

A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk.

Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least one chemical sourced only in China, according to U.S. Pharmacopeia, a nonprofit that monitors the drug supply. 

Those chemi...

Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose decades-long career made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, died from primary bacterial pneumonia, according to a death certificate made public Thursday.

The certificate listed no underlying causes of death, and said no autopsy was performed. Keaton died Saturday at age 79.

She ...