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The gap in life expectancy between Americans and residents of other high-income countries continues to widen.

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Online forums like NoFap can have negative impacts on participants’ mental and physical health.

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Diversion programs are perceived by school staff as effective methods to prevent adolescent substance use, but they are not often implemented in school settings. Instead, they turn to punishment-based strategies.

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The seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year.

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many routine health care visits, including cancer screenings, resulting in an undercounting of cancer diagnoses.

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Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.

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More than a quarter of women who were assaulted during their pregnancy were not screened for intimate partner violence during routine care visits.

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Naloxone is critical for saving lives amid the growing opioid crisis, but while some states have passed laws to grant residents easier access to the medication, others have created additional barriers for those who want and need it.

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After New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence.

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Thirty percent of those enrolled in a mobile smoking cessation program remained smoke-free after three months compared to 16% of those who attended standard in-person sessions.

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