Panic! In the Poultry Aisle
Misinformation surrounding avian flu has fueled food-related panic, with many believing that food safety would be compromised if avian flu got into American poultry.
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Blotchy Excuses: MMR Vaccine Exemptions
After the state of Washington eliminated personal belief exemptions for the MMR vaccine series in 2019, the rate of students with a religious exemption for any required vaccine increased.
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Hunger Games: SNAP or Food Pantries?
After some states reinstated SNAP work requirements in 2016, food-insecure people who lost their SNAP benefits had to seek assistance elsewhere.
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Intervention Breaks ACE Education Barriers
Focused early childhood support can reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences on educational attainment later in life.
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Mortality After Youth Incarceration
Young people incarcerated in adult prisons and jails were 60% more likely to die before age 39 compared to those with placements in youth facilities.
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Madhukar Pai
Madhukar Pai, Canada Research Chair in epidemiology and global health at McGill University, discusses the ongoing challenges of global health and how he hopes to see the field evolve in the future.
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The Educational Toll of Family Loss
Children who experienced the death of a close family member before the age of 23 had significantly lower chances of earning a college degree than those who did not experience such loss.
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Oral Health for Life
Poor oral health can have devastating health consequences, but accessing appropriate dental care can be difficult, especially for elderly Americans.
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The Asthma Is Coming from Inside the House
Rental properties in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. exhibit high instances of asthma triggers, and few of these cases are repaired once reported.
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Processed Food Blues
Highly processed foods have long been linked to health risks, such as diabetes and obesity, but new research shows that a diet high in preservatives and artificial flavors may harm mental health, as well.
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