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environmental chemicals

Color-Changing Wipes Can Detect Whether Lead Is Present in Your Home or Vehicle

January 14, 2026

Older person looking at photo album

NIH

How Do You Slow or Stop Alzheimer’s Disease? Start Early.

November 21, 2025

Portrait of two young women hugging in support group meeting, both smiling happily, copy space

alcohol/substance use

Naloxone Training, Social Support, and Stigma Reduction Among Top Needs of College Students in Recovery

October 31, 2025

Teenage girl visiting doctor, discussing test results. Concept of preventive health care for adolescents.

child health

Researchers Highlight Ethical Concerns When Clinical Trials Are Cut Short

October 17, 2025

Boston University Pregnancy Online Study (PRESTO)

Julia Bond Receives 2025 NIH Early Independence Award to Study Sexual Well-Being

October 10, 2025

drug abuse

Polysubstance Involvement in Youth Opioid Overdoses Increases with Age

August 25, 2025

NALOXONE nasal spray from the emergency bag, contain medication used in recovery of Opioid drugs overdose. Nasal medications drugs from overdose kit.

drugs

Majority of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone

June 27, 2025

Latino male teen student receives praise from classmates. Multiracial group of high school students sitting in a circle clapping together celebrating. Togetherness.

addiction

Inclusive Peer Support Groups Are Expanding at US Colleges, but Stable Funding Is Needed

May 7, 2025

policy

Many TB Cases May Have Gone Undetected in Prisons in Europe and the Americas During COVID-19

March 31, 2025

Businesswoman faced challenging problem at office, navigating work stress and using her computer to find solutions amidst feelings of depression. problem, woman, job, business, stress, depression.

discrimination

Discrimination-related Depression, Anxiety Pronounced Among Multiracial, White, Asian Populations

March 28, 2025