Death

Crib bumpers cause deaths and should be banned, researchers say.

Five of the six top causes of death in America — including stroke, cancer and diabetes — now have lower death rates than they have in past years, according to a new report.

A poison-injecting suitcase and a not-so-harmless shovel are among the items on display.

Is lethal injection a humane way to execute someone? As drug companies ban the sale of their products to prisons, painless execution becomes harder to guarantee.

A new report calculates the rate of death from injury in each state, between 2011 and 2013. Here are the full rankings.

West Virginia has the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report

At least five U.S. children have died in overheated cars this year, but experts say there are a number of steps that parents can take to prevent such tragedies.

People who have problems with their sense of smell may be at increased risk for dying sooner than those who don't have trouble smelling, a new study suggests.

A link between high elevation and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) suggests that low oxygen levels might play a role in the development of SIDS.