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Day of action focuses on CT undocumented's healthcare needs; 7 jurors seated in first Trump criminal trial; ND looks to ease 'upskill' obstacles for former college students; Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist.

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Seven jury members were seated in Trump's hush money case. House Speaker Johnson could lose his job over Ukraine aid. And the SCOTUS heard oral arguments in a case that could undo charges for January 6th rioters.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

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Las embarazadas deben consultar a un profesional médico si algo no les parece bien. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Al finalizar la Semana de Salud Materna Negra, persisten disparidades de salud

Aunque la Semana de Salud Materna Negra está llegando a su fin, las disparidades de salud de las mujeres negras embarazadas aún siguen …

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During a pregnancy, speak to a health care provider if something doesn't feel right. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

As Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist

While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…

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The HPV vaccine is usually divided into two doses. (Sherry Young/Adobe Stock)
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine crucial in prevention

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and a vaccine for young people can reduce the risk of developing this disease. Cervical cancer typically …

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La vacuna contra el VPH suele dividirse en dos dosis. Sherry Young/Adobe Stock)
Vacuna contra el VPH es crucial para su prevención

Enero es el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino y una vacuna para los jóvenes puede reducir el riesgo de desarroll…

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Se estima que casi 300.000 mujeres serán diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama invasivo en 2023. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)
Exámenes de detección del cáncer de mama deberían realizarse antes

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama y los profesionales de la salud dicen que cada vez se diagnostica más c…

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It's estimated nearly 300,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2023. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)
Breast cancer screenings should happen earlier, health experts say

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals say younger women are increasingly being diagnosed with the cancer. About one in …

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A recent CDC survey found 13% of young girls attempted suicide in 2021. (Magryt/Adobe Stock)
Prioritizing Mental Health During Women's Health Week

To wrap up Women's Health Week, doctors are urging women to take stock of their mental health. Dr. Sharon Eloranta, medical director at the …

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Gov. Jay Inlsee has signed a slate of bills passed by lawmakers protecting access to abortions in Washington state. (CrackerClips/Adobe Stock)
After Legislative Session, WA Leads Nation in Protections for Abortion

Washington state lawmakers have passed some of the strongest protections for abortion access in the country. With another session in the books…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States was started in 1985. (Siam/Adobe Stock)
Breast-Cancer Awareness: Screenings Down Compared to Pre-Pandemic

October is breast cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging people to get screened for the disease. Screenings have gone down …

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El mes de la concienciación sobre el cáncer de mama en Estados Unidos inició en 1985. (Siam/Adobe Stock)
Concientizacion de cáncer de mama: Revisiones disminuyen en comparación con prepandemia

Octubre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama y los profesionales de la salud están exhortando a hacerse pruebas de d…

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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision on a major abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, this month. (Philip/Adobe Stock)
How a Death-Anxiety Theory Fires Up Abortion Debate

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision on a case, which could upend abortion access across the country. The topic is a source of …

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The pay gap for women has narrowed in recent years but still remains persistently high, especially for women of color. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)
Equal Pay Day: Gap Continues to Hold Up on Women's Wages

Today is Equal Pay Day, representing how far into 2022 women would have to work to make what men did in 2021, on average. In 2021, full-time wages …

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