Positive early findings for potential Zika vaccine
A vaccine to protect against the Zika virus produced an immune response in the first phase of a randomized clinical trial, researchers report in the Lancet.
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Crisis pregnancy centers often provide false, misleading information
Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) are pro-life organizations that often offer women incorrect, incomplete or misleading information about their reproductive options. This explainer delves into the information these centers promote.
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Number of U.S. felons tripled in three decades
One-third of African American men have been convicted of a felony, according to data recently published in Demography. For white men, the figure is less than half that.
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Legalization of medical marijuana linked to lower alcohol sales
A new working paper from scholars at the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University finds that alcohol sales decreased in states that have legalized medical marijuana since 2006. As
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Blockchain: A new technology for global health development?
Blockchain, the technological innovation behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, could spark global health development.
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Health care expenses lower for food stamp recipients
People who get food stamps have lower annual health care expenses than other low-income adults.
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Does Uber curb drunk driving crashes?
Ridesharing services such as Uber might help curb drunk driving crashes in some communities.
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Skipped breast cancer treatments common
Thirty percent of women with breast cancer reported skipping additional treatment following surgery.
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White children more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics
White children are more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics for viral illnesses during emergency room visits than their black and Hispanic peers.
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