A strain of influenza appears to have disappeared from the planet since COVID. As a result, U.S. flu vaccines have been redesigned.
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A new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic
A pilot program in Alabama will distribute $280,000 from opioid settlement funds to support ‘grandfamilies’ formed to raise kids affected by the opioid epidemic.
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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
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New rules should make methadone easier to get, but change is slow in many places
An effective treatment for opioid addiction is easier to get after the Biden administration changed rules. That’s making a difference for some people battling opioid use disorder, but access is still limited.
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LGBTQ+ women face disproportionate rates of mental health issues and barriers to care
A new report finds that LGBTQ+ women in the U.S. experience high rates of trauma, mental illness, and other health conditions. And they’re less likely to seek medical care.
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In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks
Tropical storm Helene caused ‘catastrophic’ damage to Asheville’s water treatment and distribution system, cutting off at least 70% of the city’s drinking water supply.Â
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It’s harder to pay and travel for abortion care, but support funds are struggling
Financial aid funds that help women pay for abortions — or travel to other states to access care — are struggling financially, despite abortion’s role in this year’s elections.
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Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization
Babies under six months can’t be vaccinated directly against COVID. A new study found that most infants hospitalized for COVID had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine while they were pregnant.
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5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis
More Americans now use pot on a daily basis than alcohol. A sweeping new report says the federal government needs to better understand the risks to the public and get involved.
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Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ COVID conditions, with little help
Nursing aides feel abandoned as they grapple with mental and physical troubles that stem from their work during the COVID outbreak.
