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A man holds medication for opioid use disorder, or MOUD.

How medication for opioid use disorder works

by Ro White January 13, 2026January 20, 2026

Treatment can help people dependent on opioids stop or reduce use.

Image of a child receiving an oral polio vaccine overlayed with transparent concentric circles

The impact of polio vaccines in 4 charts

by Aisha Abdullah October 24, 2025October 27, 2025

Image of a vial containing the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine

Why the tetanus vaccine matters

by Aisha Abdullah October 17, 2025October 21, 2025

A woman puts an STI test sample in a bag.

Reproductive health

How to test for STIs at home

by Ro White October 10, 2025October 14, 2025

Two people sit on a table, one looks at a laptop and the other one looks at paper documents with charts. There's a cup of coffee in front of the documents.

What is VAERS, and what is it used for?

by Valeria Ricciulli September 19, 2025September 22, 2025

A health care provider puts a Band-Aid on a pregnant woman's arm.

What the FDA’s updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations mean

by Valeria Ricciulli September 3, 2025October 6, 2025

A couple talks to a doctor. In the background, there is a positive pregnancy test and an image of sperm and an egg combining.

Reproductive health

Is IVF right for you?

by Ro White August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

A health care provider places a stethoscope on a baby's chest.

Can babies get vaccinated early against measles?

by Valeria Ricciulli August 19, 2025August 21, 2025

Illustration of hands holding a magnifying glass to a stack of blocks spelling "risk"

Understanding the risk factors that impact your health

by Aisha Abdullah July 9, 2025July 10, 2025