We Need More Health Clinics at Schools
In-school clinics improve well-being and educational outcomes and serve children who need them most
In-school clinics improve well-being and educational outcomes and serve children who need them most
A host of different retinal exams are being evaluated as potential Alzheimer’s screening methods
Facing more sizzling summers, Colorado tests a new risk formula that raises the likelihood of health warnings
Pittsburgh’s Black residents are at a high risk of contracting COVID. A Black-led coalition is trying to reduce it
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Teaching simple basics in school about masks, handwashing and ethics can stave off misconceptions in adulthood
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Two research teams grew synthetic embryos using stem cells for long enough to see some organs develop
The antiviral Tecovirimat (TPOXX) shows promise against monkeypox, but human data and supplies are limited
Medical schools have neglected suicide, one of the leading causes of death. Teaching specific skills, including empathy, can help doctors save lives
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