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Ultraprocessed foods are even riskier for women

Ultraprocessed foods are even riskier for women

Women who eat certain ultraprocessed foods could be at a higher risk of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes than men.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Why autism rates are rising among American kids

Why autism rates are rising among American kids

Increased screenings, particularly among previously underserved communities, are significant contributors

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Millions lose access to contraceptive care

Millions lose access to contraceptive care

Formidable is kicking off a new series examining the impacts of foreign aid cuts in Africa.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Public confidence in vaccines waivers as Kennedy's stance shifts

Public confidence in vaccines waivers as Kennedy's stance shifts

The health secretary openly supported measles vaccines after attending the funeral of a child who died of the disease

Emily Parkhurst
Emily Parkhurst
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Cuts hit Planned Parenthood as administration goes after Title X

Cuts hit Planned Parenthood as administration goes after Title X

Funds used to support low-income access to cancer screenings, STI treatment on the chopping block

Nat Rubio-Licht
Nat Rubio-Licht
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What cutting science funding could cost us

What cutting science funding could cost us

Thousands of active medical research projects are supported by federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health, and the cuts are hitting hard.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Medicaid cuts could leave hundreds of thousands of women unemployed

Medicaid cuts could leave hundreds of thousands of women unemployed

The House-approved budget calls for deep cuts that could reduce Medicaid funding by $880 billion over 10 years.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Why raising menopause awareness is 'a smart business decision'

Why raising menopause awareness is 'a smart business decision'

Menopause symptoms cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and health expenses every year, but few employers offer benefits or accommodations.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Abortion bans affect Black, Hispanic women more than others

Abortion bans affect Black, Hispanic women more than others

Travel distance is a major barrier for some women seeking abortion care, according to a new study.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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How Xanax can cause lasting damage

How Xanax can cause lasting damage

Experts discover the full extent of risks associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Beauty brands face post-pandemic financial woes

Beauty brands face post-pandemic financial woes

Revlon, Avon among beauty brands to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in recent years

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Is plant-based meat really better for you?

Is plant-based meat really better for you?

Studies show it's healthier, though men still prefer red meat

Emily Parkhurst
Emily Parkhurst