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    Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals [Video]

    Hans Rosling Aug 22, 2017

    Hans Rosling unveils data visuals that untangle the complex risk factors of one of the world’s deadliest (and most misunderstood) diseases: HIV. By following the data, he suggests a surprising…

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    Closing the breast cancer divide in sub-Saharan Africa

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Aug 21, 2017

    Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Uganda Cancer Institute are launching a clinical study in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, that could change the way breast cancer in sub-Saharan…

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    Are You Sure You Want Single Payer Healthcare?

    The Atlantic Aug 21, 2017

    French women supposedly don’t get fat, and in the minds of many Americans, they also don’t get stuck with très gros medical bills. There’s long been a dream among some American progressives…

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    Can a “Yelp” for Homelessness Unlock Transparency?

    Feedback Labs Aug 21, 2017

    Homelessness is a complex problem. In New York City alone there are 128,000 people experiencing homelessness and another 4 million are living below the poverty line. A wide range of…

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    Lady Gaga’s ‘mental health first aid’ class

    Rebecca Ruiz Aug 19, 2017

    Cynthia Germanotta, known to most of the world as Lady Gaga’s mom, is sitting in the lobby of a glitzy Sacramento Sheraton hotel. A few hours from now, her daughter…

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    Why Are Our Kids More Depressed and Anxious?

    Giving Compass Aug 17, 2017

    People often ask me why today’s youth increasingly suffer from anxiety and depression. First, look at some basic factors that help protect us all from depression. Adequate sleep, exercise, healthy…

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    Bicycle Company Helps Manage ADHD

    Fast Company Aug 17, 2017

    Mike Sinyard found a way to conquer his ADHD. Then he built a multi-million dollar company around it. As the legend goes, Sinyard, the founder and chairman of Specialized Bicycle…

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    Can Health Conversion Foundations Patch The Safety Net?

    HealthAffairs Aug 15, 2017

    With the threatened repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a surprising source is emerging as the nation’s largest pool of philanthropic dollars for health: health conversion foundations. Together, 228…

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    Would You Edit Your Baby’s Genes to Keep Her Healthy?

    The Atlantic Aug 15, 2017

    Two week ago, I asked readers, “Will Editing Your Baby’s Genes Be Mandatory?” That is to say, parents are sometimes charged with crimes when religious beliefs cause them to deny…

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    7 Ways to Avoid Fundraising Burnout

    Beth Kanter's Blog Aug 14, 2017

    With fundraising, especially in the non-profit sector, there’s always more work than there is time. From courting potential donors to hours of grant writing, there are very few times a fundraiser’s…

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    What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s | Lisa Genova – YouTube

    Tedx Aug 13, 2017

    Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research…

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    The Importance of Helping Child Immigrants

    Medium Aug 13, 2017

    Two conversations about immigration are fresh in the American political conscience of today. The first: the Syrian refugee crisis, which has led to an influx of Syrian migrants throughout the…

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