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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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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While a COVID rapid test is certainly not a complex test to do, there is a specific way to administer one in order for it to be effective. Here are some tips on how to get the most accurate result from a COVID rapid test…
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Halloween is a time to embrace all that is disgusting, from bloody slasher films to haunted houses full of fake guts and gore. But the attraction to stuff that grosses us out goes beyond this annual holiday. Flip through TV channels and you’ll come across “adventurous eating” programs, in which hosts and contestants are served […]
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system, including the brain. It mainly affects vision, memory, balance, and mobility. To better understand this disease and its affects, here’s a look into what MS looks like in the brain…
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Unsure what vitamins are the most important? Here’s a list of the most essential vitamins all women should be getting on a daily basis, as well as some of the top food sources for each…
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