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Once again, new rules are needed to improve mental health and substance use care
Most Americans have health insurance, but insurers limit mental health care for millions by paying providers too little.
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Food fight: The case for and against nutrition-based SNAP restrictions
As the farm bill comes up for renewal, the proposal for nutrition-based restrictions on SNAP purchases is again taking center…
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Harris floats ‘Medicare at home’ proposal
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a plan on Oct. 8 that would allow Medicare recipients to receive some long-term care…
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Black youth suicide rates continue to climb. What to know
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 19, with the rate increasing fastest for…
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Body cameras in health care can protect staff and refute false allegations
A recent study found that body camera usage among hospital security personnel can lead to enhanced safety, better training and…
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WHO offers roadmap for making clinical trials more inclusive
Recent WHO guidance for running clinical trials emphasizes diversity and the importance of focusing on underrepresented groups.
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How I Did It: From ‘internet rabbit hole’ to compelling series
STAT correspondent Katie Palmer talks about how she and her colleague reported on medicine’s struggle to use race in clinical…
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Why unmarried women over 50 may be a crucial voting block in the presidential race
A recent AARP poll shows that both married and unmarried women over age 50 lean towards Harris over Trump for…
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Lauren Pelley breaks down growing threat of fungal diseases and their connection to climate change
CBC reporter Lauren Pelley discusses how she covered the growing threat of fungal infections like the one that causes Valley…
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September Lunch and Learn: How to get fair pay
At the September Lunch and Learn, freelancers advised how to negotiate for better pay and align your workload to your…
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