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Rick Perry is a former governor of Texas and U.S. secretary of energy. I’ve spent most of my adult life in public service — as governor of Texas, U.S. secretary of energy and a proud veteran. And few ...

When Regan Sparks was born 23 years ago, she wasn't expected to live beyond her early 40s. But when a "life-changing" drug became available in 2020, the future for those like her with cystic fibrosis ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Until we stop framing all drug use and every overdose as problems of “addiction” and “substance use disorders,” we ...

MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota. Your support right now will help fund their work AND keep our news paywall-free. Shawn Fife has ...

Understanding what the US spends to treat mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) is important for understanding spending patterns and informing health policy. In this study, we determined ...

Sudanese refugees arrive at Kiryandongo Reception Center, Uganda, in April 2025. Providing refuge to over 100,000 refugees, the Kiryandongo settlement is facing growing pressure on essential services ...