Communities Key To Fighting Opioid Crisis, HHS Secretary Says
(By Rachel Martin, Ashley Brown, Barry Gordemer and Rebecca Hersher for NPR) In March, President Trump called opioid abuse in the U.S.
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Issues Facing the New FDA Commissioner
The new commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Scott Gottlieb, will have a full plate of issues
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(By Meghana Keshavan for STAT) President Trump’s pick to run federal mental health services has called for a bold reordering
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, in 2015, there were 34,000 newly diagnosed Americans with hepatitis C, a
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(By Richard Harris for NPR) If you hear rock star Rod Stewart’s husky voice in a radio spot imploring you
Read MoreLife Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live
(By Rob Stein for NPR) There’s more grim news about inequality in America. New research documents significant disparities in the
Read MoreProtein K-Ras
A research project led by Matthias Buck, professor of physiology and biophysics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
Read MoreMeasuring Drug Impairment In Drivers Is Easier Said Than Done
(By Katherine Hobson for NPR) Drug-impaired driving is a growing concern for highway safety officials. But, as a recent report
Read MoreThousands of men with prostate cancer get risky treatment they don’t need. New approaches could curb that
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) They look like glowing jade necklaces of such unearthly brilliance they could be a Ming
Read MoreImproved Oversight Needed in Home Care
Improvements in data collection and reporting, stepped up audits, and improved monitoring of services were cited as areas needing attention
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