Some super data was released this week. KFF Health News, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins and Shatterproof, has launched a comprehensive database tracking how billions from recent opioid settlements are… Read More
When you buckle up in a car, breathe clean air, or send your child to a public preschool, you’re experiencing the invisible hand of public health policy at work. These… Read More
Imagine this: A single mother in Illinois struggles to balance work, childcare, and her battle with opioid use disorder (OUD). The COVID-19 pandemic, which upended daily life for millions, seems… Read More
Tmagine is trying to piece together the story of a historic crisis using only a box of unorganized photos. Each image offers a fragment of the story, but connecting the… Read More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump is sparking a nationwide debate about the intersection of science, misinformation, and public… Read More
Imagine a ringing in your ears so relentless it drowns out your thoughts, steals your sleep, and intrudes on every quiet moment. For millions worldwide, this isn’t hypothetical—it’s tinnitus. Affecting… Read More
As the second Trump presidency looms, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies are bracing for sweeping changes to rights, protections, and access to critical health care. Donald Trump’s track record… Read More
A colleague and I were talking about an assessment process, and someone raised a good question. Are all types of gambling equal? That is, are problem gambling rates the same… Read More
Countdown to inauguration day, I guess. While I’m a big fan of the local determination of health policies, this needs to be balanced against the rights of people. It’s definitely… Read More
Measles, a highly contagious respiratory illness, has made a concerning resurgence globally and in the United States, highlighting vulnerabilities in vaccination coverage and the challenges of maintaining disease elimination. Once… Read More
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: drink more water. But is it really the miracle health hack it’s often made out to be? A bunch of people on Reddit… Read More
The start of a new year often inspires change, and this January, SAMHSA launches its first annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month to emphasize hope, recovery, and action. Each… Read More
