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While stories of private equity firms running amok in health care are easy to find, new research paints a more nuanced picture.
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The latest national abortion count by the Society of Family Planning found an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 compared to the year prior. But the numbers vary by state with some seeing sharp decreases due to fresh restrictions and bans.
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A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than three-fourths of Americans lose sleep because of digital distractions.
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The FDA just approved new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Now, ensuring access to the treatment is top of mind for patients and doctors.
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In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
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Narcan is underutilized. Federal and local governments are urging schools to address a growing concern.
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Wars are fertile grounds for infectious disease outbreaks and drug resistant illnesses. We live in an interconnected world and what begins in overseas conflict zones can spill over locally. Public health experts worry as vaccine hesitancy rises in the U.S.
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Being a veterinarian and helping animals can bring a lot of joy. But the job also comes with a host of stressors that can affect veterinarians’ mental health, and the field is starting to have more conversations about it.
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Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.
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Untreated mental health cost Indiana $4.2 billion in 2019. The state has adopted a new law in an attempt to make it more accessible. But many people still endure barriers to seeking treatment.
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Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.
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Across the Kansas City metro, departments are making strategic efforts to rebuild since COVID and prepare for future health emergencies. But they are fighting uphill battles against lackluster funding, a mass exodus of employees and public perception.