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Rule will make permanent the temporary waivers easing access to buprenorphine via telehealth that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

When most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts warn that when large numbers of people are unvaccinated, it can lead to severe consequences, including disease outbreaks and higher rates of illness and death, particularly among the most vulnerable. The economic costs to society can also be…

A New York Times essay helps illustrate why the surgeon general's new report on alcohol and cancer leaves out crucial context and nuance.

The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

As critical incidents are declared in multiple hospitals, we look at testing and protection advice

US Department of Health and Human Services declares public health emergency for California in response to wildfires, providing crucial support for healthca...

The findings point to a clear relationship between fluoridated water exposure and lowered IQ for children.