As death nears, some see resorting to mere pain relief as "giving up." But a new study suggests that those who use palliative care have, instead, a hopeful outlook.

Repeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching long-term effects. Lifetime trauma may even worsen end-of-life pain and discomfort, depression and loneliness.

Black, Hispanic and rural stroke patients nearing death are more likely sent home than to hospice, a Northeastern study finds.