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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Homelessness: Redefining Solutions Beyond Shelters

Homelessness is a multifaceted challenge connected to mental health struggles, poverty, and substance misuse. The Housing First approach, though commendable, falls short. It's like providing someone with a house while disregarding the reasons they lost their home. This method aligns with neoliberal

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Why Doctors Are Making a Difference in Politics

Have you ever thought about what doctors do when they're not treating patients? Well, some of them are getting involved in politics! This might seem surprising, but it's actually quite common around the world. Doctors bring a unique perspective to politics, and they can influence important decisions

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

How Elections and Political Power Affect Health: A State-by-State Look

Ever wondered how politics can impact your health? A recent study explored this connection by examining health outcomes across US states from 2012 to 2024. They looked at eight different health markers, like infant mortality and vaccination rates, and linked them to four political factors: the ideol

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Health Care for Dreamers: A Texas Setback

Imagine having to wait more than a decade for something as basic as health care. That's the reality for many DACA recipients, who were recently dealt a blow by a federal judge in North Dakota. This week, a ruling stopped a policy that would have let these undocumented immigrants get federally-availa

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Michigan's New Family Leave Plan: A Closer Look

Think about taking time off work to care for a new baby or a sick family member without losing your job or pay. That's the idea behind a new bill in Michigan, sponsored by Senator Erika Geiss of Taylor. The bill, called Family Leave Optimal Coverage (FLOC), would let employees take up to 12 weeks of

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Progressive Prosecutors: What Went Wrong?

You might have heard that some cities have been seeing more crime lately. Some people blame progressive prosecutors for this. These prosecutors often don't require cash bail, lower charges, and give shorter sentences. They also might not prosecute two out of three people arrested. But some people sa

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Dec 12 2024CRIME

UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case: DA Pledges Justice

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has voiced confidence that Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will face justice. Mangione is accused of shooting Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4. His attorney has stated that M

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Dec 12 2024CRIME

Suspect's Gun and Fingerprints Link Him to UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

In a recent turn of events, the NYPD has revealed that a gun found in Pennsylvania, belonging to suspect Luigi Mangione, matches the shell casings discovered at the Manhattan crime scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot. This important piece of evidence places Mangione at the cente

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Back Pain Leads to Surprise Diagnosis: A Young Man's Unexpected Pneumothorax

Imagine this: a 20-year-old guy, healthy and active, walks into the emergency room complaining of severe back pain and feeling sick enough to vomit. No history of smoking, no previous health issues. Sounds like a bad case of muscle strain, right? Wrong. This young man had something much more serious

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Digital Health Companies: Scaling Up in a Regulated World

Digital health technologies (DHTs) have surged over the last decade, boosted by advancements like electronic health records and the COVID-19 pandemic. More funding and regulatory backing have also fueled this growth. Yet, many DHT companies hit roadblocks when trying to expand. For instance, Pear Th

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