Highlights
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STD rates have experienced a steep and sustained increase in the past few years. But despite the rising rates, federal funding for STD prevention has failed to keep up.
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Like so many other things in life — and parenthood — helping teens make good decisions about drugs and alcohol comes down to one key overriding skill: good communication.
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Nearly half of all U.S. adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, which remains the world’s leading cause of death.
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Not enough U.S children are receiving their HPV vaccinations at an early age, placing them at heightened risk for contracting the sexually transmitted virus later in life.
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Many refugees and migrants to Europe risk their health and lives in the hope for better lives. But threats to their health continue after they have reached their new homes.
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