PUBLIC POLICY

May 02 2025HEALTH

How We Can Fix Our Healthcare System Together

The idea of a social contract is not new. It is a concept that has been around for centuries. It is the idea that people agree to certain behaviors for the good of the whole community. This concept can be applied to many aspects of society. One area that could greatly benefit from this idea is healthcare. The current healthcare system is not working for everyone. It ...

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

How Media Shapes Our View on Care Homes and Tragic Events

Media plays a big role in shaping how we view the world. This is especially true when it comes to long-term care services. As the population gets older, more people need these services. The media's portrayal of long-term care can greatly affect how well government policies work and how easily people can find the help they need. The media's influence goes beyond ...

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

How to Stop the Slide Toward Tyranny

The United States has always been a beacon of progress, from winning the Civil War to implementing the first progressive income tax. However, recent events have shown a troubling trend toward a more authoritarian style of governance. This shift is led by individuals who prioritize private sector gains over public welfare, ignoring the benefits of federal action and t...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

How Brazil's Safety Net for Young Victims Works and Where It Falls Short

Brazil has a system in place to protect kids and teens from violence. This system is supposed to make sure their rights are upheld. To understand how well it works, a detailed review was done. This review looked at many studies from the Virtual Health Library and CAPES journals. The main question was: how does this protection system work to safeguard young victims? ...

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Need More Cash, But Is It Enough?

The NYC Department of Education is asking for a massive $41. 2 billion budget for the next year. This is a huge chunk of the entire city's budget. But school officials say it's not enough. They want hundreds of millions more. Why? They need to hire 4, 000 more teachers to meet a new class size law. This law, backed by the United Federation of Teachers, limit...

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Sugar Shock: Nigeria's Diabetes Crisis and What Needs to Change

Diabetes, once a rare condition, is now a major health concern in Nigeria. The country now has the highest number of people with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. This is due to changes in lifestyle. People are eating more processed foods and moving less. The healthcare system in Nigeria is struggling to keep up with this growing problem. Only about half of the people ...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Green Spaces and Safe Streets: How Parks in Alabama Boost Mental Health

Parks can be a game-changer for mental health in urban areas. Imagine living in a city where green spaces are abundant and crime rates are low. This is not just a dream but a reality in many communities across Alabama. Researchers have been digging into how the size of urban parks affects the mental well-being of residents, with a special focus on how crime risk p...

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Home Sweet Home: How Home Care Boosts Seniors' Happiness

Imagine this: instead of moving to a nursing home, older adults receive care right where they are most comfortable - at home. This isn't just a cozy idea; it's a policy shift that's been happening across Europe. But does it actually make a difference in their mental health and well-being? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about the big picture. Many countries have be...

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Caring Within Chaos - Will We Ever Make Right Decisions?

Old people’s final days have a taste of fear, loneliness, confusion, and death. That's a dark truth those aged living in Brazils favelas see daily. People dying without right care, needs to be different! The government is to blame ignoring the weak. And wanted to inspect less fortunate's. To be informed but did not want to learn the error. The shortcoming of new reg...

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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

Cultural Factors Affect How People Feel About Chemicals

Chemicals can make people feel worried or frightened, which can lead to them avoiding products that could be beneficial. This can also impact public policy decisions. Understanding why people feel this way is crucial to addressing these issues. The study looked at how people in different countries react to chemicals emotionally. While everyone had some negative feeli...

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