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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 - HealthHIV 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 - HealthAmerica'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 - HealthWhy 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 & PolicyDrug-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 - HealthU.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