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President Trump wants to slash global health funding at a time when more investment is needed, not less. This spending can…
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The latest tools in synthetic biology are allowing scientists to reprogram the immune system. Many studies on immunotherapy…
Yoga programs specifically designed to heal girls' trauma are showing results in facilities across the country. Here's…
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Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle?
For millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here's why helping displaced and poor women and girls with…
The CBO analysis of the new health care bill not only shows that tens of millions would lose insurance. It is a major shift…
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Pres. Trump has been saying for months that Obamacare will 'explode' on its own. He and HHS Secretary Tom Price…