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Opioid overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Louisiana. A new statewide effort aims to change that.

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After years of epidemic, the good news on overdose deaths is both pronounced and widespread. Not only did 46 states report a ...

Homicide and overdose deaths fell in Cuyahoga County in 2024, but suicides increased. Changes in death trends might require ...

For the first time since 2019, Travis County’s annual medical examiner report shows a significant dip in drug deaths. Total ...

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