Suffering from Secondhand Smoke
People receiving federal housing assistance are among those with the greatest risk of inhaling secondhand smoke.
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Human Health and Ocean Pollution
Plastic pollution has gained wide notoriety of late, but other forms of marine pollution have worsened invisibly.
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Pinning Misinformation
For the over 322 million daily users on Pinterest, deciphering the accuracy of health advice can range from challenging to nearly impossible.
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Ensuring Insurance Profits
Right now, insurance companies can speed up rebates or help invest in local public health initiatives to address Covid-19.
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Essential Oils and Our Health
Essential oils need to be researched, regulated for quality, and checked for safety and accurate labeling.
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Under the Gun
Poverty has long been seen as one of the biggest risk factors for violent victimization and firearm-related-crimes.
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Depressed in the US
The aftermath of the pandemic will require the development of long-term strategies that address mental health broadly.
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Bullied at Work
Bullies aren’t confined to playgrounds and middle school cafeterias. Many people are bullied at their jobs well into adulthood.
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Checking for Guns
The impulse of Americans to buy guns in the face of social upheaval reflects Americans’ perceptions of fear and safety.
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Digital Footprints and our Health
All data is health data. Your patterns of technology use, also known as a digital footprint, say a lot about your health.
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Catastrophic Spending
The ACA granted insurance for millions of people, but insurance is not enough when insured people can’t afford healthcare.
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From School to Prison
Being suspended increased a student’s odds of criminal justice system involvement and reduced educational attainment.
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Social Distancing for All of Society
States must implement policies that enable lower-income residents to protect their communities from Covid-19.
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