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  • 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.

  • Health Care AI, Intended To Save Money, Turns Out To Require a Lot of Expensive Humans
    Penn Medicine’s AI prompts for end-of-life talks falter amidst pandemic, reflecting AI healthcare tools’ need for continuous oversight and performance evaluation.

  • Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.
    Insurers deny mental health coverage, citing patient progress; therapists and patients battle for necessary treatment. Real cases show devastating impacts of abrupt care cessation.

  • Going for a bushwalk? 3 handy foods to have in your backpack (including muesli bars)
    Hiking in Australia’s national parks? Pack muesli bars, nuts, dried fruit for energy—your body and survival may depend on them!

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