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November 26, 2025

Indiana cigarette consumption down, quit program enrollment up after tax hike

Cigarette consumption in Indiana dropped 40% during the first three months of a long-sought tax increase, according to the Indiana Department of Health.

November 20, 2025

Trapped inside the 'scariest place' — a psychiatric hospital in Indiana

A mother's search for answers about her daughter's detention brought to light longstanding concerns, documented in records and interviews, about oversight and care at a chain of psychiatric hospitals based in Indiana.

November 21, 2025

Homeless camp sweeps can harm health. Some cities are trying a new way.

Local governments across the U.S. have increasingly turned to sweeps and arrests as the number of people living on the nation’s streets exploded by nearly 60% between 2015 and 2024. But growing evidence shows that forcing people to move can harm their health.