5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers struggled to grasp the rate of the virus’s spread and the...
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Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has...
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Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected
The measles outbreak that started in Texas in late January continues to grow. As of March 18, 2025, confirmed cases...
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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
Presented By SanofiVictoria Dibiaso MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD,Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, Chris Lundy, BSCNVictoria Dibiaso, MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD,...
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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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