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The seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year.

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many routine health care visits, including cancer screenings, resulting in an undercounting of cancer diagnoses.

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Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.

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More than a quarter of women who were assaulted during their pregnancy were not screened for intimate partner violence during routine care visits.

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Naloxone is critical for saving lives amid the growing opioid crisis, but while some states have passed laws to grant residents easier access to the medication, others have created additional barriers for those who want and need it.

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After New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence.

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Thirty percent of those enrolled in a mobile smoking cessation program remained smoke-free after three months compared to 16% of those who attended standard in-person sessions.

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Condom brands are filling critical gaps in access to sexual health education through engaging posts across their social media platforms.

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While drug seizures are used to limit the use of illegal substances, disrupting drug markets may not be as effective as intended, and in some instances, may increase overdose risk.

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People who use drugs had higher death rates than those who did not across all educational levels, with death rates highest among those with less formal education.

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