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Meth remains the drug used most often, according to a biennial survey of clients at syringe-services programs in Washington state.

Severe infections are common and often hard to treat, underscoring urgent need for a vaccine, researchers say.

Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older.

Six weekly tele-sessions significantly reduced pain among patients with spinal cord injury, new research shows.

A survey conveys clinicians’ experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help. 

The largest kidney stone prevention trial found that behavioral tools slightly increased urine output but did not reduce recurrence.

Targeting a piece of the mutant protein that causes this inherited brain disorder might work better than aiming at the whole protein.

The small molecules that predict dog mortality also forecast human lifespan, strengthening dogs as aging models, a study shows.

Researchers call for more individualized, age-adapted diagnoses and treatments.

A study of U.S. veterans shows less reliance on virtual primary care visits is key to quality care.

Stem cells implanted into mice produced improved kidney grafts.

Comparing human livers with and without cirrhosis uncovers rearrangements in intricate microstructure — and their consequences. 

An analysis details the mental health burdens and care disparities facing U.S. adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A new, reliable strategy allows fentanyl users to start treatment without prolonged suffering.

A study showed drops in volume and severity of committed crimes involving people subject to domestic violence protection orders.

From 2000 to 2020, hypertension doubled in people under age 19, affecting an estimated 114 million children and teens worldwide.

After an injury-related hospitalization, many working-age Americans are vulnerable to bankruptcy and long-term debt, a study shows.

Study: Cannabis users with conditions such as schizophrenia report higher rates of heart, blood pressure and digestive problems.

Study authors make recommendations to hospitals that assess the competency of late-career physicians in order to protect patients.

A study found persistent COVID-19 symptoms after infection are more likely in people who have experienced traumatic stress.

In a clinical trial, the test contrast agent yielded better CT scans of bowel structures and disease when compared with current agents.

Tests of long-term memory and emotion recognition were the strongest indicators, opening doors to neurocognitive-based diagnoses.

A study explores ADHD coaches and their services, the first step to understanding their safety and effectiveness.

Future diagnostic tool is the aim for a high-tech camera that allows scientists to witness the molecular machinery of the eyes.

The devious ways certain antibodies interfere with pathogen adhesion might suggest designs for novel infection therapies.