Wednesday 15 June 2022

Where Did the Black Death Begin? DNA Detectives Find a Key Clue.


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How to Keep Cool During a Heat Wave

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Talk about a summer sizzler: A record-breaking heat wave is making its way across the United States this week. Read on for a look at signs of heat-related illness and how to stay safe and cool as temperatures rise.



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Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do

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A new study looks at the disconnect between how healthfully Americans think they eat and how they actually do.



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Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic

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Researchers report that the life expectancy of Native Americans plummeted by nearly five years as the new coronavirus raged across the country, another sign that the pandemic has exacerbated disparities in health care.



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Tuesday 14 June 2022

Using Mental Health Team, Not Cops, on 911 Calls Lowers Crime

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Researchers evaluated a pilot program in Denver where dispatchers do not send police to certain low-level, non-violent calls to 911.



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