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Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’: 3 Essential Reads On PFAS
By Jennifer Weeks Your Health

Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’: 3 Essential Reads On PFAS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These chemicals are two types of PFAS, a broad class of substances often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they are very persistent in the environment. PFAS are widely […]

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Medicaid Coverage Is Expiring for Millions of Americans – But There’s a Proven Way to Keep Many of Them Insured
By Mark Shepard Your Health

Medicaid Coverage Is Expiring for Millions of Americans – But There’s a Proven Way to Keep Many of Them Insured

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll – and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people. Those are the key […]

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Detox Insurance: What Is It, What Does it Cover, and How Do I Qualify?
By Kristina Obodovskiy Your Health

Detox Insurance: What Is It, What Does it Cover, and How Do I Qualify?

Alcohol and substance abuse addiction is a serious mental health condition impacting millions of Americans. Approximately one in seven Americans will develop a severe substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. However, only one in 10 will seek treatment for their condition. Many reasons, such as stigma, can cause someone to hesitate to seek professional help […]

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