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Pride Month 2022: Article collections on health and wellbeing in the LGBT+ community

Frontiers

We are proud to showcase the top closed and open article collections on improving the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ individuals. Researchers explored topics spanning from transgender pain and queer aging to HIV prevention and sexual health in non-binary adolescents. LGBT+ aging. Mental health. Reproductive health.

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New Jobs and Internships in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Maternal Health Task Force

Interested in a position in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health? Every month, the Maternal Health Task Force rounds up job and internship postings from around the globe. Here are positions open for applications in November 2024.

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The Pivot with Shawna Howard

UNC Epidemiology Blog

Shawna (at far left) stands with other Gilings School students who planned Black Maternal Health Week, plus an event panelist. Shawna Howard wants to bridge gaps using digital health tools. What’s your role in public health? My focus area within maternal health, specifically, is Black maternal health.

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How Short-Form Video Addiction Takes a Toll on Teens' Health

Mercola

While short-form content is easier to consume and engage with, there's one downside to this that hasn't been fully explored yet — its effects on the mental health on teenagers. Physical health problems — Poor sleep weakens their immune system and leads to weight gain.

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Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth

BU School of Public Health Blog

birth Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources may increase one’s risk for preterm birth and contribute to the racial gap in preterm birth in the Commonwealth. and Rose B.

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Melatonin — A 'Nighttime Guardian' Against Alzheimer's

Mercola

Further, if youre looking to protect your brain health, melatonin might be your nighttime guardian. 4 As you age, melatonin production naturally declines, which may contribute to the increased risk of Alzheimers. 4 As you age, melatonin production naturally declines, which may contribute to the increased risk of Alzheimers.

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The Dangers of Inhaling Petrochemical Fragrances and Scented Products

Mercola

This leads to inhaling or absorbing dozens, if not hundreds, of different compounds, which have been linked to various health and environmental concerns. Each of these categories of chemicals poses significant health and environmental risks, especially with consistent and cumulative exposure. Research 3 found that up to 99.1%