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  • Switzerland couldn't stop drug users. So it started supporting them.

    January 21, 2019 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: Switzerland

    By prioritizing treatment over law enforcement, Switzerland dramatically reduced its drug problem. In 1994, the country adopted a progressive policy to treat heroin addiction as a public health crisis, focusing on harm reduction, treatment, and prevention in addition to traditional law enforcement. The policy, which embraces medicated-assisted treatment and universal access to services, helped greatly reduce issues such as the incidence of HIV, drug overdoses, and deaths over the long-term.

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  • Victoria judge shaped mental health law

    January 21, 2019 |

    The Victoria Advocate |

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    Response Location: United States, Victoria, Texas

    In Victoria County, Texas, juries were tasked with determining whether or not the person being tried was fit to stand trial, oftentimes wasting taxpayer dollars and delaying treatment for those that need it. To change this, a task force was assembled and together, they created a bill that put the responsibility of determining mental state into the hands of the judge rather than jury members.

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  • Oral Immunotherapy a breakthrough for people with food allergies

    January 21, 2019 |

    WALA-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

    For those suffering from food allergies, everyday activities such as sporting games or public transportation can be hazardous. Still new to the market, oral immunotherapy is showing promise in helping patients with peanut allergies manage their condition through routine micro-doses of peanut protein.

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  • A ‘FitBit for squid' could help track the ocean's squishier species

    January 21, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    Squids play an important role in the ecosystem, so scientists are focusing efforts on better understanding how the species adapts to climate change. By creating a "FitBit for squid," scientists have successfully been able to monitor soft-bodied invertebrates.

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  • The drug that saved the people who overdosed in Chico

    January 20, 2019 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chico, California

    To reduce deaths caused by overdosing, Chico police have begun carrying naloxone in their squad cars to administer on site, rather than waiting for paramedics to arrive. Although not all police departments have participated in this approach, there is a growing drive to make it the standard.

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  • San Francisco gives kindergartners free money for college. Could it work statewide?

    January 20, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    In San Francisco, every kindergarten enrolled in public school gets a college savings account that their families can contribute to. The program is encouraging more families to think of college as a reality and teaching kids saving habits, though, without a full understanding of the intentions, some parents are weary of the accounts.

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  • Federally Funded Companions Keep Seniors Connected To Their Neighbors

    January 20, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Maine

    For America's aging population, loneliness is a serious concern and a public health issue; a national program for Senior Companions relies on volunteers, who must be at least 55 years old and commit to at least 15 hours a week, to visit registered participants in their homes. Volunteers and participants become friends, building personal relationships and easing loneliness one interaction at a time.

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  • Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

    January 20, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    When a medical student identified a lack of education and materials provided to her class that focused on LGBT information and resources, she and her classmates decided to confront the school administration about the curriculum. The conversation spurred action that resulted in increased trainings and teachings that has in turn led to a better likelihood of proper diagnosis for this community.

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  • Some colleges start using their long winter breaks for career advising

    January 20, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    At liberal arts schools, like Scripps College in California, administrators are making the most of lengthy winter breaks by offering optional career development programming for undergraduates. “The question is why haven’t we tapped into this before," said Jen Franchak, who works at the University of Miami of Ohio. "For the right student, who is willing to come back early, it seems like a good use of that otherwise down time."

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  • Beet juice, molasses and mag: Colorado's search for the right highway de-icing mixture

    January 19, 2019 |

    Sky-Hi News |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    As Colorado searches for the most effective and efficient de-icer for its winter weather, the state weighs the pros and cons of using agricultural by-products like beet juice and molasses as base ingredients. The quest for finding the perfect de-icer comes up against environmental concerns – especially considering the robust outdoors of Colorado – as well as budget limitations and effectiveness.

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