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New study outlines how racism can be toxic to health

The study is one of the first large, community-based studies to suggest an association between discrimination over a lifetime and the development of hypertension among a large sample of African American men and women.

by Cheryl
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New study provides clues on how to better communicate COVID-19 risks

Good science communication can play a role in lessening the spread of COVID-19, some experts believe.

by Cheryl
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Fear of pregnancy discrimination may be putting some workers at risk

"The pregnancy stereotype is a silent stressor. It is not always visible, but it really impacts women in the workplace."

by Cheryl
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18.2 million high-risk COVID-19 individuals underinsured in US

PHOTO COURTESY: REETHA FERGUSON/PEXELS/EDITED BY WE REP STEM. Even before the pandemic caused millions of Americans to lose their jobs and health insurance, 18.2...

by Cheryl
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Chika Oriuwa, the only Black medical student in a class of 259, graduates as valedictorian

Photo courtesy: The University of Toronto In April, soon-to-be Dr. Chika Oriuwa, 26, completed her studies at the University of Toronto’s (U of T)...

by Cheryl
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Results of new COVID-19 survey suggest you should check in on your friends with kids

COVID-19 stress. You’re feeling it, I’m feeling it … we’re all feeling it. The pandemic lockdowns have been a wild ride for most of...

by Cheryl
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5 science-backed benefits of meditation

There’s a steadily-mounting pile of evidence suggesting meditation is good for your health and well-being — and that’s especially important now, given there’s also anecdotal...

by Cheryl
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NYC creates taskforce to address pandemic-related harassment

New York City’s human rights commission has assembled a COVID-19 response team to address a spike in pandemic-related harassment and discrimination cases. The team is currently...

by Cheryl
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Canadians feeling heightened anxiety due to COVID-19: Survey

Canadians are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety due to COVID-19, according to the results of a survey by Toronto-based human resources and tech...

by Cheryl
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Reminder: A pandemic isn’t a productivity contest

It’s been a year for the history books, mostly in a bad way, and for some people, has dredged up several anxieties. Entire communities...

by Cheryl
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