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Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards

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The American Psychological Association, which sets standards for professional training in mental health, has voted to suspend its requirement that postgraduate programs show a commitment to diversity in recruitment and hiring. The decision comes as accrediting bodies throughout higher education scramble to respond to the executive order signed by President Trump attacking diversity, equity and…

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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, research finds – SUCH TV

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Chewing gum was found to release hundreds of tiny microplastic particles directly into people’s mouths, researchers announced on Tuesday. This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the presence of microplastics in various environments, from mountaintops to the deepest parts of the ocean, and even in the air we breathe. The research, conducted by scientists from…

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Isle of Man first place in British Isles to approve right to die

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Ashlea Tracey BBC News, Isle of Man PA There have been campaigners for and against the bill since it was brought forward Proposed laws to give terminally ill adults on the Isle of Man the right to choose to end their own lives have been agreed by the Manx parliament. It means the bill can…

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Karachi reports first confirmed mpox case; health officials on alert

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This file photo taken on August 16, 2022 shows a patient showing his hand with a sore caused by an infection of the mpox virus, in the isolation area for mpox patients at the Arzobispo Loayza hospital, in Lima, Peru. — AFP  Man contracts mpox virus from wife, who recently travelled abroad.  Patient placed in…

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Heat exposure linked to better sleep, experts say — here’s why

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Heat exposure has been linked to lasting benefits for overall health. Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep, research has shown. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Todd Anderson, co-founder of Dream Performance & Recovery and host of the…

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Healthy Returns: What to know about the U.S. measles outbreak

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MMR vaccine administer prep is pictured during a drive at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, U.S. Feb. 27, 2025. Annie Rice | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions….

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Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms

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Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms – CBS News Watch CBS News California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…

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Insomnia, lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens – SUCH TV

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A new study has suggested that teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours each night are more likely to have high blood pressure issues. Similarly, those going through both insomnia and a lack of sleep are five times more likely to have high blood pressure exceeding 140 systolic, according to research presented on Thursday at…

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Exclusive: Does Your Sunscreen Create More Sweat In Sunrays? Expert Answers

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As the temperature rises and the sun becomes stronger, many people reach for sunscreen to protect their skin from harmful UV rays. But a common question arises: Does wearing sunscreen make us sweat more during hot summer days? Dr Akanksha Sanghvi, Dermatologist, Founder, Oprava Aesthetics explores this question and separates fact from fiction. What Does…

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Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

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Joan Dye Gussow, a nutritionist and educator who was often referred to as the matriarch of the “eat locally, think globally” food movement, died on Friday at her home in Piermont, N.Y., in Rockland County. She was 96. Her death, from congestive heart failure, was announced by Pamela A. Koch, an associate professor of nutrition…

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