Over a billion people around the world suffer debilitating effects from a group of around twenty infectious diseases—yet, no one…
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Where Worship Meets Wellness: Examples of Religion in Health Policy
Whether positive or negative, religion has long played a role in the aspects of the human experience, including that of…
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Deadly Delays: Causes and Risks Behind Increasing Clinical Wait Times
It’s January 2019, and you’ve just entered the emergency room at your local hospital. If you’re like most American patients…
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China’s Battle Against Air Pollution And Its Ramifications on Public Health
It’s no secret that China is a world leader in terms of pollution and environmental damage. With a history of…
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“Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous”: The Goals and Pitfalls of the America First Global Health Strategy
Three months ago, the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS) was unveiled amidst heavy budget cuts to policies such as…
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US Government Shutdown Cuts Off SNAP Benefits, Jeopardizing Food Security for Millions
Almost a month in, the ripple effects from the United States’ prolonged government shutdown are beginning to show. In particular,…
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Fighting Period Poverty Through Law: Menstrual Equity Legislation Around the World
According to UNICEF and the World Health Organization, around 2 billion people (about a quarter of the global population) menstruate…
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AI vs. HIPAA: What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for Privacy in Healthcare?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (otherwise known as HIPAA) is one of the most widely used pieces of…
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U.S. to Destroy Nearly $10 Million Worth of Contraceptives Following Aid Cuts
As a part of US President Donald Trump’s announcement about foreign aid cuts, the State Department has stated that the…
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The International Health Regulations Explained: An Introduction to the WHO’s Legally-Binding Global Health Framework
Since 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations, has worked to manage international health issues…
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