Nitazenes found in 5 overdose deaths in Philly – here’s what they are and why they’re so deadly
Nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl. Joe Lamberti/The Washington Post via Getty Images The Philadelphia
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Domestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless
Sometimes emergency housing programs encourage domestic violence survivors to use unsafe alternatives to public programs − even staying with their
Shifts in how sex and gender identity are defined may alter human rights protections: Canadians deserve to know how and why
Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
Scientists test drinking water for PFAS at an EPA lab in Cincinnati. AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel The more scientists learn
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient’s skin. Ruben
Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people
Fat stigma can take the form of overt discrimination, but it is often insidious, pervasively entrenched into our society and
Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role
Self-care, although often neglected by caregivers, is critical when looking after a loved one. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images The
Measles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance
As a medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no stranger to measles, which has long been a
Preparing for the next health crisis: COVID-19 showed the importance of community-engaged research
Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners,
Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care
People who are pregnant or planning to be should be as clear as possible about their wishes for end-of-life care