Making preventive care fair: New approaches like self-testing at home can save lives and promote health equity
Justice in access to life-saving preventive care requires reaching out to those who need the most support. (Shutterstock) A fresh
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How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Many countries adopt legislation to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Yet, many still face challenges finding work. (Shutterstock) Disability
Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes
People learn balance as they grow – and can usually improve their balance with practice. uzhursky/iStock via Getty Images Curious
Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect ‘anarcho-capitalist’ bent on slashing social protections
The hand that wields the chain saw looks set to carry the crown. Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images The front-runner heading into
Why are thousands of Kaiser health care workers on strike? 5 questions answered
Kaiser Permanente health care workers in five states and Washington, D.C., are rallying against low wages and understaffing that they
Fall COVID-19 update: Will there be a new surge? Who should get the new mRNA vaccines? Are they safe and effective?
Microscopic view of a cell infected with the Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. (NIAID), CC BY It’s been almost
The ‘Zoom effect’ and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
Unhappiness with your online appearance can lead to negative thinking and poor body image. Morsa Images/Digital Vision via Getty Images
Being told where their blood ends up encourages donors to give again – new research
What’s a good way to get people to participate in blood drives? Jon Cherry/Getty Images Telling people who have donated
HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention
Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus HIV self-test kits were developed
Tracking daily step counts can be a useful tool for weight management – an exercise scientist parses the science
Step counts have an inconsistent relationship with weight loss. Jose carlos cerdeno martinez/Moment via Getty Images Over the last decade,