Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza’s health system – the siege has pushed it into abject crisis
A health service on its knees. Abed Zagout/Anadolu via Getty Images For many patients in Gaza’s besieged north, the order
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The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it
Approaching the opioid crisis from a public health perspective includes massively increasing access to care and treatment for patients experiencing
Gun deaths among children and teens have soared – but there are ways to reverse the trend
Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens following a huge decadelong rise. Analyses
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study shows, but you can clean it up
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running
Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable – here’s how strength training can change the trajectory
Resistance training can take many forms and can be individualized to suit a person’s needs as they age. Jamie Grill/Tetra
Philadelphia bans safe injection sites – evidence suggests keeping drug users on the street could do more harm than good
A registered nurse treats Dominic Rodriguez for a skin injury related to xylazine use in Philadelphia in May 2023. Treatment
Philadelphia bans supervised injection sites – evidence suggests keeping drug users on the street could do more harm than good
A registered nurse treats Dominic Rodriguez for a skin injury related to xylazine use in Philadelphia in May 2023. Treatment
Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won’t bleed this unique species dry
Horseshoe crabs in spawning season at Reeds Beach, N.J., on June 13, 2023. AP Photo/Matt Rourke If you have ever
Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge
The CDC recommends getting your updated COVID-19 shot and your seasonal flu shot as soon as possible. AngelaMacario/iStock via Getty
Politicians come and go, but the clock is now ticking on long-promised pharmacare
Canada’s long-promised yet undelivered pharmacare program may be entering the most crucial phase in its history. (Shutterstock) The sword of