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Atlanta – The number of women dying from overdosing on painkillers has increased substantially since 1999, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pittsburgh – Being hit by a baseball or softball is the most common cause of facial fractures among young athletes, according to a study from the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Atlanta – Food poisoning cases tied to bacteria in poultry, raw milk and shellfish rose sharply in 2012, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ann Arbor, MI – Despite warning labels, many parents give their young sick children over-the-counter cold and cough medicine that could cause serious side effects, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.

Stockholm – Even light smoking increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study from Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a reminder to properly dispose of fentanyl skin patches to help prevent children from exposure. Fentanyl is a painkiller used to treat chronic conditions.