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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

New Pharmacists' Prescribing Powers: What Stakeholders Think

Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Court Blocks Changes to Title IX Rule for Gender Identity

A federal judge recently declared that changes made to Title IX by the Department of Education were unconstitutional. These changes included expanding the definition of "sex discrimination" to include "gender identity. " The judge said the department overstepped its authority, which is a win for tho

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Medicaid Journey: A Shift in Care

Older adults who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare depend on Medicaid to cover their Medicare costs and additional services like dental care and long-term support. Yet, the impact of the upcoming "Medicaid unwinding" process on these individuals is a mystery. This process, which will reass

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Undocumented Patients Face Barriers to Lifesaving Stem Cell Transplants

In the United States, people without proper documentation who are dealing with blood cancers often struggle to get a potentially life-saving stem cell transplant. Instead, they're often stuck with less effective treatments that have a higher chance of being fatal. This situation is largely overlooke

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Jan 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Kylie Kelce Gets Orderly Tips, Challenges Gender Norms

Kylie Kelce, wife of NFL star Jason Kelce, found some unexpected parenting wisdom recently. Soccer superstar Alex Morgan shared her no-fuss approach to keeping a clean home in an episode of Kylie's Not Gonna Lie podcast. Kylie loved it! She laughed about the clutter chaos of motherhood and was inspi

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Doctor Defends Care Amid Legal Battle

A doctor from El Paso, Dr. Hector Granados, was recently sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit alleges that Granados provided puberty blockers and hormones to minors for gender transition, which is now illegal in Texas. Granados denies these allegations, claiming he always follows t

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

A Black Leader's Historic Journey in Michigan Politics

Imagine making history as the first Black person to serve as the House Speaker in your state. That's exactly what Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate did when he took on this leadership role. What makes this even more remarkable is that it happened during a time when the Democratic Party controlled both le

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Exploring the Generational Link: How Trauma Shapes Eating Disorders

Have you ever wondered why eating disorders might run in families? Scientists are starting to look into how trauma experienced by parents and grandparents can influence the next generations. This study, called qualitative, dives deeper into personal stories to understand the real impact. Imagine if

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Jan 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

A New Way to Fight Indoor Ozone with a Special Catalyst

You know how ground-level ozone (O3) can be bad for both the environment and our health? It's even worse when it gets inside our homes. One big problem with removing this ozone is that moisture can mess up the catalysts that are supposed to do the job. Scientists have found a clever way to make a ca

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Storytime Online: Changing Minds About Transgender Kids

Transgender children and teens often face a lot of stigma, which can harm their health and school life. It might seem surprising, but getting familiar with people from stigmatized groups can help reduce stigma. We can understand their special experiences and feelings better. Watching videos, especia

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