Addiction

People who inject drugs are transitioning to smoking them

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have revealed new trends in drug consumption that shed light on how people are adapting to the evolving risks associated with unregulated drug use in the United States. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO says US keeping them updated on bird flu outbreak

The WHO said Tuesday it was being frequently updated by Washington about the bird flu outbreak in the United States—the only country so far where dairy cows have been infected.

Pediatrics

New research finds paid family leave helps prevent child abuse

Child maltreatment is a serious public health issue in the United States, particularly affecting young children who are most vulnerable due to their dependence on caregivers. Infants under two years old account for over one-quarter, ...

Medications

California strikes deal for cheaper overdose-reversing medication

California struck up a new deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals on April 29 to bolster the state's supply of the opioid overdose-reversing medication naloxone at a much lower price for schools, police departments and others trying ...

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