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10/01/2020 09:30 AM EDT
NIH's RADx-UP initiative is working to improve access to COVID-19 testing for populations affected by health disparities. September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. It also is a time to recognize health differences in these communities. Our recent cover celebrity, Adamari López, is a Telemundo host and breast cancer fighter who is working hard to educate other women about the importance of routine health screenings. While Hispanic and Latina women have a lower death
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09/30/2020 09:00 AM EDT
Cyberbullying includes posting information about others online without their consent. Though bullying can happen at any age, it can be especially difficult for school-age children and teens. It can result in social and emotional distress, self-harm, and, in severe cases, even death. But bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying can happen anywhere, at any time. October's National Bullying Prevention Month aims to help parents, families, and educators understand this widespread problem and its impacts on health. Common types Bullying
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09/29/2020 09:00 AM EDT
Plus-size women can work with their providers to make a plan for a healthy pregnancy. Obesity during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects and problems with pregnancy or delivery. Longer-term problems can include continuing issues with weight for the mother and an increased risk of asthma for the child. Even so, many plus-size women have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Pregnancy for Every Body Initiative emphasizes the need for respectful conversations
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