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A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty ImagesPreparing a bowl of chicken...
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Health care workers gain 21% wage increase in pending agreement with Kaiser Permanente after historic strike
Striking Kaiser Permanente workers hold signs as they march on Oct. 6, 2023, in Vallejo, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe Coalition...
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How children’s secure attachment sets the stage for positive well-being
A child's sense of attachment with parents or caregivers is formed from the consolidation of a series of interactions and...
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New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers
A lack of interest in the child is one of the signs of postpartum depression. Drazen Zigic/iStock via Getty Images...
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The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system
Fixing the family doctor shortage can save lives and money at the same time. (Shutterstock)About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly...
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COVID-19 vaccine mandates have come and mostly gone in the US – an ethicist explains why their messy rollout matters for trust in public health
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination was once required to access many venues during the pandemic. skaman306/Moment via Getty ImagesEnding pandemics is...
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Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza’s health system – the siege has pushed it into abject crisis
A health service on its knees. Abed Zagout/Anadolu via Getty ImagesFor many patients in Gaza’s besieged north, the order to...
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The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it
Approaching the opioid crisis from a public health perspective includes massively increasing access to care and treatment for patients experiencing...
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Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens following a huge decadelong rise. Analyses...
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Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study shows, but you can clean it up
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running...
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