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  • 3 drugs that went from legal, to illegal, then back again
    From miracle medicines to menaces and back, delve into the turbulent histories of cannabis, cocaine, and heroin – once legal, banned, then medicalized anew.

  • Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic
    In Rhode Island, a harrowing tale unfolds—J.R. battles the risk of fentanyl-laced cocaine, echoing a national crisis in the opioid epidemic’s fourth wave.

  • Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak
    Three years post-outbreak, West Virginia’s battle against HIV stalls due to restricted syringe exchange and unheeded CDC recommendations.

  • Why do some people’s hair and nails grow quicker than mine?
    Hair and nails: a symbol of identity and status, with growth influenced by genetics, age, hormones, and nutrition.

  • Can Medical Schools Funnel More Doctors Into the Primary Care Pipeline?
    Facing a severe shortage of primary care physicians, innovative medical schools challenge the lure of high-paying specialties, but is it enough to steer young doctors toward vital community health roles?

  • For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access
    Maternity ward closures and limited access to reproductive health care challenge rural Oregon, as residents prioritize maternal services over mobile abortion clinics.

  • Here’s how to help protect babies and kids from RSV
    RSV surge threatens infants: Learn symptoms, vaccinations during pregnancy, and prevention of this dangerous respiratory virus.

  • Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’
    Tackle the annual weight creep with these 7 practical steps to maintain a healthier lifestyle and prevent obesity-related health issues.

  • What should I do if I can’t see a psychiatrist?
    Australians facing mental health emergencies brace for record wait times and a mass psychiatrist resignation amidst national workforce shortages.

  • Debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism
    Busting the myth: No link between vaccines and autism despite decades-old discredited study and persistent misinformation campaigns.

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