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Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning...
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Rewind the Session: Clinical Trials – The Importance of Diversity, Community Engagement and Sickle Cell Disease Education
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Refined vs. Unrefined Avocado Oil: Which One Should You Use (and When)?
Should You Use Refined or Unrefined Avocado Oil? I mean, usually, everything unrefined is better and healthier, right? Less processing,...
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A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a health care safety net
The Medicaid system has emerged as an early target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash federal spending. A joint...
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Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds
Your cells constantly generate and conduct electricity that runs through your body to perform various functions. One such example of...
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Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads
In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That’s been the case...
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Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents
Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of...
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Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study
Knowing which vaccines older adults should get and hearing a clear recommendation from their health care provider about why a...
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Plant-based plastics could help reduce the millions of tonnes of medical waste hospitals generate each year
Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items...
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Will Scalp Cooling Prevent Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment?
For many women of color, hair represents culture, identity, and self-expression. Facing hair loss during cancer treatment adds a deeply...
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