Colleen DeGuzman - KFF Health News

A report based on millions of urine drug tests found the United States is facing a rise in the use of multiple drugs at once, which not only is often more deadly but complicates treatment efforts.

A counselor survey about work experiences paints a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on the way.

Monica Bertagnolli appeared before a Senate committee this past week. Her confirmation has been held up by Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has demanded the president work more aggressively to lower prescription prices.

It's clear the suicide hotline, a network of more than 200 state and local call centers, faces challenges, including public mistrust and confusion. It’s also clear it needs federal and state funding to be sustainable.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken steps that effectively eliminate mandated water breaks for construction workers. In response, protesters came to Washington, D.C., to press for federal protections.

Some LGBTQ+ advocates say they are having to take matters into their own hands in the absence of a coordinated response from state governments.

A study published in JAMA leads to questions about the uneven distribution of pediatric nephrologists nationwide. Children with end-stage kidney disease feel the impact.

Eye exams for children are required under federal law to be covered by most private health plans and Medicaid, and many states mandate school vision screenings.