Every 19 minutes, someone dies from a prescription painkiller overdose. In fact, the number of painkiller overdose deaths in the US now exceeds the number of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined.
Every 19 minutes, someone dies from a prescription painkiller overdose. In fact, the number of painkiller overdose deaths in the US now exceeds the number of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined. America Now goes inside the epidemic!
A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities.
A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities. The non-profit organizations end up with just pennies on the dollar raised through solicitation campaigns, and it's all legal.
There's no cure for the flu or common cold yet, but there are some really effective ways to protect yourself from them. In fact, it turns out one of the most powerful cold and flu fighters isn't a medicine
There's no cure for the flu or common cold yet, but there are some really effective ways to protect yourself from them.
You can call it 'riding out the storm', literally. "It's the whole bus underground," James Hunter explained. He and his wife buried an old school bus to make a creative storm shelter. "I'm ready for the
When it comes to staying safe during a tornado or severe thunderstorm, experts often recommend an underground shelter. But building one can cost a pretty penny. Find out how one couple found a way to save money on their shelter.
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SOURCE: ThinkstockAbout 12 Americans die every year from venomous snake bites. But hundreds more are bitten and survive only because they receive life-saving antivenin in the nick of time.
Flooding can bring snakes to the surface of your yard, but this one is especially dangerous! America Now Expert Jules Sylvester shows how you can spot it, and what to do if you get bitten.
A pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says 'Over 99% Accurate', but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of 'you get what you pay for', or is the test as accurate as the label claims?
A pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says 'Over 99% Accurate', but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of 'you get what you pay for' or is the test as accurate as the label claims?
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. But these common snacks could be fatal for Fido.
Mice are one of the most resilient mammals living on the planet. Some people have them as pets, and they're also used in laboratory experiments. If wild mice get inside your house, they can potentially
If wild mice find a way inside your home, they can potentially cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your drywall and insulation. They can also transmit a harmful disease which can cause death in humans.
Placing children in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half - but that's only if the child restraint system is used correctly.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that placing children in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half - but that's only if the child restraint system is used correctly.
You've probably heard of the "super-food" kale. It's a nutritional power house and best yet, it is absolutely delicious!
You've probably heard of the "super-food" kale. It's a nutritional power house and best yet, it is absolutely delicious!
