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/ 8 months agoDomestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless
Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.
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/ 8 months agoElephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
Even self-proclaimed ethical tourism programs can widen economic gaps and harm communities they claim to protect. Here are a few steps...
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/ 8 months agoPersonalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes
Functional precision medicine works to take the guesswork out of deciding which drug to try next for patients with cancers that...
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/ 8 months agoNewly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it
No treatments are currently available to cure Parkinson’s disease. Better understanding the genetic foundation of this condition can help researchers find...
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/ 8 months agoPFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of...
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/ 8 months agoInfections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Most infection prevention guidelines center on the hospital environment rather than the patient. But the source of antibiotic-resistant microbes is often...
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/ 8 months agoBollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
Ahead of elections in India, a series of films that promote the ruling party’s right-wing ideology are seeking to influence voters....
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/ 8 months agoNew York City greenlights congestion pricing – here’s how this toll plan is expected to improve traffic, air quality and public transit
One more reason not to drive into midtown Manhattan: Soon it will cost an extra $15 as New York City launches...
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/ 8 months agoHouse of Representatives holds off on Ukraine aid package − here’s why the US has a lot at stake in supporting Ukraine
There are several reasons why supporting Ukraine helps the US too, including creating a deterrent for China, Russia and other potential...
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/ 8 months agoTalking to Americans reveals the diversity behind the shared opinion ‘the country is on the wrong track’
For at least 50 years, pollsters have been asking Americans whether they think their country is on the right or wrong...