The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. The virus is spreading far beyond where it’s been endemic for decades through modes of transmission health experts still don’t fully understand.

Many who work on the frontlines of the overdose crisis want to see more emphasis on reducing the risk of illness and death from substance use. But in some communities, they face opposition.

While COVID may not be top of mind for people anymore, the pandemic isn't over. And for many people who have had COVID, neither is their illness.

The launch of 988 is something that’s been celebrated as a long-time need by mental health advocates and law enforcement agents. But rolling out the service is proving to be complicated.

The program will invite medical students from historically Black colleges and universities to do clinical rotations with NFL teams.

Sickle cell disease was long considered a pediatric illness because it took so many children's lives. Health interventions have made it possible for people with sickle cell in the U.S. to live well into adulthood. But the transition out of pediatric care comes with many challenges.

America’s new national mental health crisis line — 988 — is going live on July 16. The new 3-digit hotline is supposed to make it easy for people struggling with addiction, suicide and mental illness to get help fast. But with just weeks to go, hundreds of positions remain unfilled.

A new study shows alcohol use increased during the pandemic for those 21 and older, but finding treatment can be a challenge.

The infant formula shortage has led some parents to consider informal milk sharing – looking for breast milk donations for their babies from neighbors or people online. But health experts warn the practice comes with risks.

The Biden administration is trying to close a gap in the Affordable Care Act that blocks 5 million people from getting affordable health care.