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Synthetic opioid deaths fell sharply in 2023 and 2024 after a shock to the fentanyl supply. New evidence points to precursor controls, not enforcement, as the key driver.

A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home testing could be a game-changer.

The first time a Large Language Model engine openly takes responsibility for personal health. A transformative step for medicine.

The CDC and AAP now offer different vaccine guidance. Learn what changed, what didn’t, and how parents can navigate the new landscape.

In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at building a virtual fusion power plant, a major quantum breakthrough, AI for drug discovery and more.

Greenland sharks maintain sharp vision for centuries, revealing powerful DNA repair and eye-protection strategies that may inspire future approaches to lifelong human eyesight.

From partnerships to grassroots leadership, five lessons from 2025 show how public health is evolving—and what matters most heading into 2026.

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight loss pill hit U.S. pharmacies this week. Here’s how it works, who qualifies, how to take it, side effects, cost, and why it matters now.

An HIV-derived nucleoside therapy now treats rare genetic diseases by restoring mitochondrial DNA and improving muscle strength, mobility, and survival.

Breaking down the new 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines: why the alcohol limit is now one drink or less per day and the key research that prompted this shift.

TEAM may encourage hospitals to improve the quality of the care their patients receive after being discharged. But it also risks further burdening family caregivers. I

If a political debate takes place this year on the topic of ACA cost containment and the affordability of premiums, it’s hoped that reform initiatives won’t be piecemeal.

Former Flatiron Health exec Marta Bralic Kerns raised $92 million to expand her virtual care model to women at all stages of their lives.

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage for a major public health debate.