Federally funded programs provided both women with a social safety net and employment in one of the nation’s poorest states, where nonprofits play a vital role in providing basic services like health ...

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The government-funded study was small and experts say it's not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don't need ...

The NBA showcases incredible talent and athleticism.  But it also reveals the destructive power of substance dependence. ...

After reading a recent Sun-Times investigation on opioid deaths among a generation of Black men, WBEZ editor Alden Loury ponders the role of racism and segregation in those deaths.

As an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon and chairman at Inova Sports Medicine, Dr. Robin West is no stranger to sports-related injuries. She understands that developing an effective game plan to ...

A new study of data from the 2021 and 2022 seasons finds the National Football League's efforts to curb addictive opioid use ...

As a strength and conditioning coach at Alabama and Georgia, Scott Cochran won a total of seven national championships.

"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the University of West Alabama football program as head coach," ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pain medication that could take the place of opioids for those experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. The drug is Journavx, or the generic ...

For the first time in two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of medication that provides an alternative to addictive opioids for patients looking to manage ...