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Back to the Basics: Education as the Solution to Health …

WebScience & Technology. Back to the Basics: Education as the Solution to Health Misinformation. By Stephanie Wang. February 6, 2023. In times of crisis, truth …

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Science, Society, and Security: Politicization in the Age of COVID-19

WebOver six months have passed since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus disease a pandemic, and COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc. In the …

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Stop the Next Pandemic: Conservation as Public Health Policy

WebFor the public, the narrative around zoonosis is largely distorted by fear, and it fixates on the horrifying outcomes of transmission. There is, after all, something horrifyingly enthralling …

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We Must Increase Funding on Women’s Health Research

WebIn addition to improving women’s health outcomes, increasing funding of women’s health research bodes significant economic advantages. A 2021 study ran a …

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Healthcare as Assimilation

WebHealthcare as Assimilation. The original artwork for this magazine was created by Harvard College student, Swathi Kella, for the exclusive use of the HPR. For …

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Dr. Phil on Mental Health in the Media

WebFebruary 6, 2015. Dr. Phil McGraw was a longtime guest of The Oprah Winfrey Show before launching his eponymous series in 2002. He has appeared on over 2,000 hours of …

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A Progressive Call to Arms: Laboratories of Democracy

WebSeparate from the entire Union, each state could try out different political, social, and economic policies. This phenomenon is what inspired Supreme Court Justice …

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Healthcare is Still on Young Voters' Minds

WebIn total, 76.1% of young voters said the healthcare issue was “very important” or “somewhat important” in deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming election. Only …

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What the Water Crisis in Flint shows about Racism in Public Health

WebSystemic racism within public health is not unique to Flint. The people of Jackson, Mississippi faced their own water crisis for months this year due to the failure of …

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Big Pharma: The International Reach of the Opioid Crisis

WebAccording to the Recovery Centers for America, drug and alcohol use costs the U.S. $1.45 trillion annually, including $578 billion in economic loss and $874 billion in …

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“Equal Before the Law,” But Not in Practice: Brazil’s Social …

WebAs illustrated by the right-side graphic above, educational access also differs among the five geopolitical regions in the country. While the south and southeast regions …

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The Imperfect Storm: College Students and Suicide

WebA 2010 NCBI report found suicide to be the second-leading cause of death among college students in the United States, with 1,100 students taking their own lives …

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The Troubled History (and Future) of Veterans' Benefits

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs, the second largest department in the United States government, was created in 1930 to better address the concerns and …

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A Poorly Taped Show: Mental Health in “13 Reasons Why”

WebThe producers of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” were not successful in this endeavor, sharing the story of their protagonist Hanna Baker in an utterly irresponsible …

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A Progressive Facade: Comparing the U.S. and Canada’s Treatment …

WebAt first glance, the relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations people may appear progressive, conciliatory, and apologetic. But under these …

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Food Apartheid: Bridging Disparities in Boston

WebOn a stroll through Boston Common, one can revel in the rich history the city has to offer. Yet, not everything is positive: Redlining, a historical racist zoning practice, …

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Prisons: The New Asylums

WebPrisons: The New Asylums. \Joshua Francisco was a construction contractor and father of two living in Missouri. In 2010, his family first observed differences in his …

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Recidivism Imprisons American Progress

WebRecidivism Imprisons American Progress. By Liz Benecchi. August 8, 2021. As the world leader in incarceration, the U.S. locks up more people per capita than any …

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