Friday 4 March 2022

Nonprofit Plans to Make Affordable Generic Insulin

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Subsidiary of organization formed to supply generic drugs to hospitals branches out to retail drugs with support from health plans



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A Call to Address Health Inequities Now, Before Next Pandemic

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Lessons learned regarding equal access to COVID-19 testing and treatment across racial and ethnic groups could be applied to minimize disparities in the future.



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'Walkable' Neighborhoods Linked to Less Obesity, Diabetes

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-- People who live in neighborhoods that are more walkable are much more physically active and less likely to gain weight or get type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, researchers concluded after reviewing the results of dozens of previous studies.



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Black MDs Shatter Stereotypes, Promote Diversity on Instagram

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A group of Black physicians in competitive medical specialties are using Instagram to shatter stereotypes and boost the number of minorities pursuing careers in medicine.



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Thursday 3 March 2022

How to Get Any Kid to Exercise

It’s tough to motivate kids who just don’t like exercise. But parents have more power than they realize.



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