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Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could expedite unproven drugs and divert funds from other healthcare needs

Canadian government proposes new Agile licensing framework to accelerate pre-market regulation of pharmaceutical products. While Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says this is part of the government’s strategy to give Canadians access to quality, affordable medicines, the policy is likely to cause more harm than good. Adopting Agile Licensing would allow companies to market drugs up […]

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NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO, Dr.  Mitchell Katz, named to City & State's "The Power of Diversity: Pride 100" list - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO, Dr. Mitchell Katz, named to City & State’s “The Power of Diversity: Pride 100” list – NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mitchell Katz, was named to City & State’s “The Power of Diversity: Pride 100” list Dr. Katz is recognized for creating a safe haven for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers seeking healthcare that meets their specific needs June 26, 2023 New York, New York NYC Health +

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Wisconsin Democrats introduce bill expanding private insurance coverage for postpartum mothers and newborns

Legislation introduced by Wisconsin Democrats would expand private health care benefits for new mothers and babies. But its future is uncertain before the Republican-controlled state legislature. The bill was introduced a week after Republican lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee voted against a $34.5 million provision in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget that would

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The new ACP president pushes for health to be a right

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How to help teenagers overcome anxiety about climate change

How to help teenagers overcome anxiety about climate change

The solutions to climate change are obvious. The opportunities for change within our systems, countries and institutions have been clearly defined, yet political forces stifle systemic climate action as well as individual agency. This inability to change what is right in front of us, coupled with the catastrophic outcomes that are here and to come,

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More and more prisoners in California are requiring gender-affirming health care, including surgery

More and more prisoners in California are requiring gender-affirming health care, including surgery

No trespassing signs outside Kern Valley State Prison on Nov. 15, 2022. (Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local) By ANABEL SOSA | Cal Matters The number of California prisoners requiring gender-affirming health care more than doubled last year, and the state correctional agency expects the trend to continue even as the state’s overall inmate population is projected

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Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of eligible dual coverage - State of Reform

Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of eligible dual coverage – State of Reform

Value-based healthcare experts have outlined federal governments changes to the proposed rules for Medicaid managed care and how they report improved alignment and quality of care for dual Medicaid-Medicare eligible special needs plans (D-SNP) at the 2023 Illinois State Health Care Policy Reform Conference earlier this month. Get information on upcoming events, insights from key

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How to properly use essential oils to boost hair growth, according to a Derm

All products and services featured are independently chosen by the editors. However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links and the retailer may receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. The amount of ways essential oils can be used is pretty staggering; from aromatherapy to do-it-yourself cleaners, they’re a versatile

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Dr. Melissa Hoskins, a registered clinical psychologist in St. Johns, NL, says there are many reasons to put space between you and your smartphone.  She-She Contributed

Do the smart thing: A more hands-on approach to using your phone can be liberating and reconnect you with the real world around you | Thread of salt

THE STORY CONTINUES UNDER THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Pauline MilnerSpecial for the Saltwire network You may not be aware of it, but you may see much of your world through your smartphone screen. However, there are compelling reasons why you should break what has become a habit for so many. One of the first things

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Can better resources for mental health crisis care help people avoid 911 services? | MinnPost

Too often, when a person is in the midst of a mental health crisis, they or their loved ones end up calling 911 or driving to the emergency room. While there’s no question that a mental health crisis can feel like it requires emergency action, a coalition of health care systems, law enforcement organizations, government

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Study: Comparison of dietary variation measured within and between groups of tropical hunter-gatherers on the paleo diet.  Image Credit: VitaliiVodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com

Uncovering the truth: Tropical hunter-gatherer diets contradict the assumptions of the Paleo diet

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers evaluated the dietary variations of tropical hunters and gatherers and the impact of the foraging approach on implied macronutrient proportions. Study: Comparison of dietary variation measured within and between tropical hunter-gatherer groups on the paleo diet. Image Credit: VitaliiVodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com Background Human nutrition

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