Assessment shows racial, social disparities in Columbia and Boone County
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To end the HIV epidemic, addressing poverty and inequities one of most important treatments
The News-Times· 4 days agoHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and senior public health officials stated that the...
Sofas and vinyl flooring are poisoning children
Daily Mail· 11 hours ago-resistant foam used in sofas and vinyl flooring are poisoning children, a study warned. Kids who live in public housing, where those ...
Suicide among veterans highest in western US, rural areas
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How Racial Bias Has Shaped the Opioid Epidemic
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Colloquium in Healthcare discusses disparities
Yale Daily News· 3 days agoLeadership Evening Series. “I always knew I was really interested in social justice and health care access,” Burstin explained. After speaking about her ...
Nevada health officials push for funding prevention programs
Las Vegas Review-Journal· 5 days agoKevin Dick, chief health officer for the Washoe County Health District, said the four public health...
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Boys who aren't social in kindergarten earn LESS money as adults
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Federal funding could help improve firearm safety research
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