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The opioid epidemic in the United States has entered a dangerous new chapter, with fentanyl driving record numbers of overdoses. According to recent CDC reports, synthetic opioids are now the leading cause of overdose deaths nationwide. What makes fentanyl so deadly is its potency—it’s up to 50 times stronger than heroin and often mixed into…
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The rise of counterfeit prescription drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies is quickly becoming a dangerous public health crisis. Many of these fake pills are marketed to look like legitimate medications, but instead contain highly potent and life-threatening substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, or other dangerous chemicals. Because they are often sold on websites that…
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America’s teens are facing a crisis that can no longer be ignored. According to the CDC, over 80,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in 2024, and disturbingly, three out of four overdose deaths among youth ages 10–19 involved illegally manufactured fentanyl. At the same time, mental health challenges are surging: in 2023, 40%…
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A recent salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to contaminated eggs produced by August Egg Company in Hilmar, California. Between February and May 2025, at least 134 people across 10 states fell ill from Salmonella Enteritidis, with 38 hospitalizations and one reported death. The CDC and FDA traced the outbreak to eggs sold…
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Substance abuse remains a critical public health challenge worldwide, impacting millions of individuals and communities every year. The opioid epidemic, in particular, has drawn significant attention due to its devastating consequences—rising overdose deaths, strained healthcare systems, and shattered families. Prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl have fueled this crisis, making it harder for…
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Maternal and child health remains one of the most pressing public health concerns worldwide. Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, with 94% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. At the same time, millions of children under the age of five die each year from…
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One of the most urgent but often overlooked global health crises is the severe shortage of healthcare workers. According to the World Health Organization, the world will face a deficit of over 10 million health professionals by 2030, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the heaviest burden. Doctors, nurses, midwives, and community health workers form…
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In recent years, air pollution has become one of the most urgent yet overlooked public health issues of our time. In June 2025, smoke from over 200 wildfires in Canada drifted across the Eastern and Midwestern United States, blanketing cities in haze and prompting widespread air quality warnings. Events like these aren’t isolated—they’re becoming more…
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In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become one of the most pressing public health challenges. Anxiety, depression, and burnout are affecting people across all age groups, but especially teens and young adults. The constant pressure to succeed, the overwhelming presence of social media, and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have all contributed…
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In a time when inclusive healthcare is more important than ever, the recent federal funding cuts to Harvard’s LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence represent a troubling step backward. These cuts have halted several vital research initiatives, including studies on the over-the-counter use of PrEP medication, health outcomes for pregnant LGBTQ+ individuals, and mental health interventions…
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