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New Jersey Leads Nation in Decrease of Death Rates Since 2015

The nation’s death rate may have fallen to a historic low last year as many of the killers of young people such as drug overdoses, gun...

Map of the U.S. showing a cyclosporiasis outbreak with a petri dish and symptoms illustrated, highlighting 4,173 cases.

Health News1 month ago

Surge in Cyclosporiasis Cases Across the U.S. Raises Concerns

The number of cases of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic infection linked to contaminated water or food that causes severe intestinal issues — has more than doubled...

Increasing Tick Threats in the U.S.: Health Officials Urge Precautions — tick bites on the rise

Health News2 months ago

Tick Bites on the Rise Across U.S. as Health Officials Urge Precautions

The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling weeds in your backyard. It just wants a...

Law enforcement officer stands near a table stacked with seized fentanyl pack — Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

National News2 months ago

Local Impact of H.R. 8535: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

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A bottle of pills labeled 'HEPATITIS C' in front of a podium at the U.S. Capitol, symbolizing the Cure Hepatitis C Act of…

National News2 months ago

Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 Introduced in Congress

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Silhouetted figures waiting in line outside treatment center doors, indicating long wait — teen cannabis treatment delays

Connecticut2 months ago

Teen Cannabis Treatment Delays Rise Across U.S., Study Finds

As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use...

A delivery person hands a meal to a smiling older woman at home, highlighting Medicaid meal delivery programs.

California2 months ago

Medicaid Meal Delivery Programs Show Promise in Reducing Hospital Visits and Healthcare Costs

About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease who get their insurance through Medicaid. Such programs significantly...

A split image showing a street scene with police and ambulances above, and a person sitting in a dar — firearm deaths 2024

Justice and Law2 months ago

Firearm Deaths 2024: Homicides Decline While Suicides Reach Record High

Firearm homicides in the United States fell sharply in 2024, but gun suicides reached a record high, according to a new analysis of federal mortality data...

Fresh fruits and vegetables representing the Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act nutrition initiative.

National News2 months ago

New Legislation Introduced: Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

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H.R. 1493: Federal Initiative to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Programs — H.R. 1493 traumatic brain injury

National News2 months ago

H.R. 1493 Traumatic Brain Injury Legislation: Federal Initiative to Improve Programs

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