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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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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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Considering the country’s divided Congress, Americans shouldn’t hold their breath for major health reform legislation this year. On the other hand, 2023 is shaping up to see some incredibly consequential health policy changes that could impact millions.
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Gun violence incidents, which include non-fatal shootings, have spiked across the country. And the trail of damage these shootings leave extends well beyond those who were struck by bullets.
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Having health insurance doesn’t always mean the care you need will be covered, even if that care is provided in-network. Consumers have a right to appeal denied claims, but federal data shows very few people do.
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The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. The virus is spreading far beyond where it’s been endemic for decades through modes of transmission health experts still don’t fully understand.
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Many who work on the frontlines of the overdose crisis want to see more emphasis on reducing the risk of illness and death from substance use. But in some communities, they face opposition.
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While COVID may not be top of mind for people anymore, the pandemic isn't over. And for many people who have had COVID, neither is their illness.
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The launch of 988 is something that’s been celebrated as a long-time need by mental health advocates and law enforcement agents. But rolling out the service is proving to be complicated.
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The program will invite medical students from historically Black colleges and universities to do clinical rotations with NFL teams.