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The cost of failing to address today’s environmental tragedies means economic ruin, and fewer people living to see tomorrow.

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As women’s reproductive rights are being stripped away, men’s participation in family planning is essential. But long-acting, reversible, and reliable contraceptive options for men do not exist yet.

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Through evaluation and accountability, policy development, and public trust building, public health professionals can play a key role in supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Too often diabetic children make enemies of their bodies while trying to strike a balance between enjoying what they eat and managing their blood sugar.

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In the wake of the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the Whole Blood Deployment Program provided critical resources to an overwhelmed medical center, offering an example of how to improve emergency response in the U.S.

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A multi-pronged public health approach is needed to decrease gun-related deaths in children, including effective advocacy, partnerships with elected officials, and continued efforts to enact safe storage laws.

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Is cancer considered a medical exception in abortion bans? It’s unclear, and people in anti-abortion states are now left with few choices.

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Intervention is needed at the federal, state, and local levels to address the disproportionate mental health challenges that LGBTQ+ students face inside and outside of the classroom.

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To promote health equity, decision-makers should ask themselves how a decision impacts equity before it is made.

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Bankruptcies and rate increases among housing insurers leave many residents without a safety net in the face of environmental disaster.

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