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      High court to determine future of no-cost preventive care
      by

      Sophia Meador

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      April 21, 2025

      The Affordable Care Act's preventive health coverage at risk
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      Public Health


      Experts blast possible EPA move that would undermine work to regulate emissions
      by

      Sophia Meador

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      February 28, 2025

      Science on greenhouse gas emissions is firm, experts say
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      Q&A: CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service essential to managing deadly outbreaks
      by

      Sophia Meador

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      February 24, 2025

      Former EIS officer talks about importance of service, CDC layoffs
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      Drug paraphernalia laws should be repealed to improve harm reduction
      by

      Sophia Meador

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      October 31, 2024

      Laws that prohibit bongs and rolling papers also forbid items that can help people who use drugs.
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      Cannabis use grows among sexual minority populations
      by

      Sophia Meador

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      October 31, 2024

      More people are using marijuana regardless of their state’s legalization status.
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      Stigma of receiving government food assistance is widespread
      by

      Sophia Meador

      on

      October 29, 2024

      A Michigan initiative explores how people with food insecurity understand the concept of deserving support.
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      New York affiliate committed to climate change education and action
      by

      Sophia Meador

      on

      October 29, 2024

      Affiliate’s Climate Committee aims to engage youth in climate conversations.
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      Basic income to people who are homeless allows them to prioritize their immediate needs
      by

      Sophia Meador

      on

      October 29, 2024

      The Denver Basic Income Project shows that a few hundred dollars a month of unconditional payments can provide basic essentials to improve quality of life.
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      2024 Annual Meeting


      Using social media to combat vaping by young people
      by

      Sophia Meador

      on

      October 28, 2024

      Vaping is the method of choice among teens and young adults, but social media campaigns can reduce e-cigarette use.

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