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Health Beyond the Blog: Rachel E Gross’s “Vagina Obscura”

Exploring Health

Gross searches for answers in her book Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage. The bottom of the ocean, the surface of Mars, and even penises were also thought to be full of secrets at one point, but that did not stop us from mapping them. Why, then, do we know so little about the female body, especially vaginas?

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

Mercola

In my newest book "Your Guide to Cellular Health: Unlocking the Science of Longevity and Joy," I explain how EMFs, especially from manmade sources, is a major disruptor of cellular energy. Cellular energy isn't the only aspect of your child's health affected by EMFs — their reproductive health is in danger as well.

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24.12 Release Notes

Phreesia

Appointment Accelerator fills openings in your schedule with clinically relevant patients who are booked further in the future. Increase bookings and access to care with an improved self-scheduling experience What’s new : Our self-scheduling forms provide a more accessible and intuitive experience.

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Probiotics Fight Flame Retardant Toxins in Your Body

Mercola

Exploring the Role of Probiotics in Mitigating PBDE Effects PBDEs are notorious for their ability to disrupt the endocrine system, particularly affecting thyroid and reproductive health. These compounds, used extensively as flame retardants, persist in the environment and accumulate in human tissues, posing significant health risks.

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New report: Shortfall of big city health detectives poses serious threat to public health response

Big Cities Health Coalition

My favorite was Laurie Garretts 700-plus-page book, The Coming Plague I read it when I was 11 or 12 years old. My mom read his book, too, and she told me you want to be an epidemiologist. I didn’t know what an epi was at the time.

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SPH Plugs In: Our Favorites This Fall

BU School of Public Health Blog

school news SPH Plugs In: Our Favorites This Fall Members of the SPH community share recommendations for the books, films, podcasts, and other content that has resonated with them as they study, research, and practice public health. For peers who share her interest in women’s health, she recommends the documentary podcast Bodies.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Courts Try To Curb Health Cuts

KFF Health News

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?”