Public health
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What to know about the fentanyl crisis
Addressing the fentanyl crisis has become a bipartisan priority in an often-deadlocked federal government.May 25, 2023 - Health
HIV cases decline among young people, CDC finds
A sharp decrease in new infections among young people contributed to substantial drop in cases for all ages.May 23, 2023 - Health
America's drug shortages reach new heights
Critical and potentially life-saving drugs such as those used for heart and cancer patients are in short supply.May 22, 2023 - Health
Why more states are decriminalizing fentanyl test strips
More red states are moving to decriminalize test strips used to detect fentanyl in illicit or counterfeit drugs as the substance becomes a leading killer of adults under 50.Apr 20, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Drug-resistant fungus gained strength during pandemic: CDC
An emerging fungal infection that can prove fatal in communal health settings spread further and became more drug-resistant during the pandemic.Mar 21, 2023 - Health
U.S. maternal death rate spiked during pandemic, CDC data shows
There are stark racial disparities in the maternal death rate in the U.S.Mar 16, 2023 - Health
