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6 days ago

As drug deaths hit five-year low, Trump continues to cite fentanyl as major threat

Drug deaths in the U.S. have plunged dramatically and steadily since the summer of 2023, according to the latest preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Figures released this month by CDC show fatal overdoses falling to 77,648 in the 12-month period ending in March of this year. That's the lowest tally of provisional predicted deaths from fentanyl and other street drugs since at least March 2020.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The U.S. States Where Parkinson's Deaths are Surging

Parkinson's disease affects about 1.1 million Americans and Parkinson's-related deaths rose nearly 14% from 2019 to 2023 to 40,131.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus.

COVID-19 is increasing in most U.S. states despite lower summer virus activity.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Northeast sees worst summer surge in tick bites in years, CDC says

The Northeast is experiencing a significant surge in tick bites and related diseases this summer, the largest increase in five years.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

New Report Shows US Drug Overdose Deaths Rising Again After Hopeful Decline | KQED

The rise in drug overdose deaths raises concerns amid proposed funding cuts for addiction treatment and support programs.
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