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Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing
Florence Nightingale experienced her personal call to nursing at age 16 and ultimately became known as the "Lady with the...
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Students with dyslexia face challenges transitioning to the workplace, but with support they can thrive
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Cardiac rehab is a proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that
Fewer than half of 111 surveyed countries had cardiac rehab programs specifically for women. (Shutterstock)For women with cardiovascular disease, cardiac...
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Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
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A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
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Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
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How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain
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How to find more information about a drug that your doctor prescribed
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