Tag: drug_overdose

Media Monitor: NYT Reports Decline in American Lifespan

18 Apr 2026 2:00 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

The New York Times reports a concerning trend: the average lifespan in the U.S. has declined for three straight years, with overdose deaths, suicides, and liver disease cited as major factors.

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Media Monitor: USA Today on Children Grieving Overdose Deaths

26 Sep 2025 3:04 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA Today reports over 321,000 children in the U.S. have lost a parent to a drug overdose between 2011 and 2021 and highlights resources for healing.

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CDC Updates Immunization Advice and Reports on Stimulant Overdose Deaths

28 Aug 2025 1:01 p.m.

The CDC has released updated immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 flu season and RSV prevention, alongside a report on rising stimulant-involved overdose deaths from 2021 to mid-2024.

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