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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates

Association of Health Care Journalists

Researchers at the University of Vermont analyzed over 2 million breast cancer diagnoses from 2004 to 2019 and found that while in situ (non-invasive) breast cancer rates have decreased since 2009, the likelihood of diagnosing breast cancer cases at advanced stages also declined.

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Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children

Frontiers

Written for young people aged eight to 15, the collection has been published in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. By sparking an interest in science from a young age, the Nobel Collection aims to improve young people’s scientific worldview. Breakthrough achievements that expand our knowledge of the world and benefit mankind are.

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Antidepressants Can Rewire Your Mind to the Point of Committing Violent Crimes

Mercola

Mental health in America is slowly deteriorating. According to a report from TIME, only 31% of adults rated their mental health as "excellent" in 2022, which went down from 43% two decades prior. Between January 2016 and December 2022, the monthly antidepressant dispensing rate among Americans aged 12 to 25 years old rose by 66.3%.

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Nobel Prize winners inspire young minds in new scientific articles for kids 

Frontiers

Prior to publication, the distinguished scientists worked with young reviewers aged 8-15 to ensure their articles were interesting and understandable for young readers. The new volume features five articles on topics from using a glowing protein found in jellyfish to understand cell function to studying the smallest units of matter.

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55 Senators Request Protection and Prioritization of Special Diabetes Program for Indians Funding

National Council on Urban Indian Health

SDPI provides culturally informed care, funds life-saving efforts to fight diabetes at Indian Health Service facilities (including 31 Urban Indian Organizations) and is critical to improving long-term health outcomes in Indian Country. We greatly appreciate your recognition of these considerations.

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Nobel Prize winners publish new scientific articles just for kids 

Frontiers

This is the second volume within the Nobel Collection, with articles written by Nobel Laureates and reviewed by children aged 8 to 15. It promises to be an exciting and educational experience for both kids and adults alike. How many odors (smells) in the world around you do you think you can recognize?

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Bipartisan Group of 198 Representatives Request Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians to Combat Diabetes in Native Communities

National Council on Urban Indian Health

SDPI is a highly effective program that funds life-saving efforts to fight diabetes and improve long-term health outcomes. Diabetes is one of our countrys most expensive diseases in both human and economic terms, affecting people of all ages and races, and in every region of our country.