public health
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Amputee rate in Ukraine rises to level akin to WWI
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By Theara Coleman Published
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What is medical identity theft and how can you avoid it?
The Explainer Scammers can often target medical insurance as part of their grift
By Justin Klawans Published
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The problem with self-diagnosing
Speed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao Published
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The dangers of hidden and ignored lead in the US
Speed Read A Wall Street Journal investigation has unearthed a "sprawling network" of poisonous lead cables across the country
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Aspartame and cancer: should you stop drinking Diet Coke?
Talking Point The artificial sweetener could soon be designated as "possibly carcinogenic to humans"
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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All about the 'underestimated' human metapneumovirus
Speed Read The virus is making the rounds, but you may not have even heard of it
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Experimental drug shown to 'significantly' slow progression of brain cancer
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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US births did not return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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WHO chief warns of pathogens that could be 'even deadlier' than Covid-19
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By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Do pharmacies have too much power?
Speed Read Pharmacists can legally deny prescriptions. Is this a problem?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The debate over banning chocolate milk in school cafeterias
Talking Point Why questions about nutrition in the lunchroom have divided parents and officials
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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North Carolina State concludes tragic school year that saw 14 student deaths
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Highly contagious' and drug-resistant ringworm infections found in New York City
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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FDA panel votes unanimously to make birth control pill available over the counter
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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