Despite rising opioid overdose rates among Black patients, systemic barriers and unequal access to treatment continue to hinder recovery efforts and worsen outcomes.
New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.
The CDC is launching a large-scale study on autism prevalence and potential contributing factors. Previous research has found no causal link between vaccines and autism, though diagnoses have risen due to expanded screening and diagnostic criteria.
2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.
NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.