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Demand justice for Popi and Bongeka

October 23, 2020
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On a Friday night in May 2017, two young women were brutally murdered, sparking outcry across…

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Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders

September 1, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of 10 people with…

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Boosting Ability to Be Playful May Enhance Satisfaction With Life

August 29, 2020
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A new study finds that simple exercises can help make people more playful, which helps them…

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Youngest and Oldest Drivers Most Likely to Be in Unsafe Vehicles

August 29, 2020
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Teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older — two age groups at high risk of…

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Discriminatory Housing Practices Tied to Premature Births

August 28, 2020
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A new study suggests that past discriminatory housing practices may play a role in perpetuating the…

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Study: Political Parties Have Become More Extreme to Get Votes

August 27, 2020
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Political parties in the U.S. have become increasingly polarized in an attempt to get more votes…

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Childhood Adversity Can Multiply Risk of Early Death

August 24, 2020
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Childhood lays the foundation for health in adulthood and is central to physical and cognitive development.…

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Study: Too Many Barriers to Opioid Use Treatment, Especially for Pregnant Women

August 22, 2020
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A new study suggests it is very difficult for women, particularly those who are pregnant, to…

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Desire to Be Part of a Group Can Drive Discrimination

August 22, 2020
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A desire to be part of a group such as a political party is what makes…

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Treating County Jail Inmates With Dignity, Respect Goes a Long Way

August 21, 2020
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A new study finds that treating county jail inmates with respect and decency can go a…