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Fighting Fire with Fire

Rylie Lillibridge

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Aug 24, 2026

Intentionally burning 500,000 acres of conifer forests each year would reduce air pollution from wildfires by 10% after a decade.

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Lesson 3b: The IF Function & Sorting

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Aug 21, 2026

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Fear No More: The Reality of Direct Cash Transfers

Priyanka Athalye

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Aug 21, 2026

Despite what some politicians may think, research suggests people spend federal cash transfers on food, rent, or bills—not drugs or alcohol.

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The Power of Family Meals

Caroline Dignard

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Aug 20, 2026

Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dining table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits. (From 2023)

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Work Out Harder (Not Longer)

Farah Nimeri

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Aug 19, 2026

Incorporating even small amounts of vigorous activity into your exercise routine can lower the risk of chronic disease and early death.

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Reaping the Benefits

Barbara Espinosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Urban agriculture brings environmental and social benefits to communities. But challenges around access and inclusivity remain. (From 2023)

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Obstetric Care Disappears as Home Births Rise

Kylee Cochran

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Jun 29, 2026

While some mothers prefer to have a home birth, others are finding themselves with few options as nearby labor and delivery units disappear.

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How Strict Abortion Bans Harm Maternal Health

Priyanka Athalye

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Jun 26, 2026

Abortion bans in Texas limit doctors' power to effectively treat pregnancy loss, increasing the need for life-saving blood transfusions.

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Psychedelic Inequality: From Clinical Trials to the American Health Care System

Mackenzie Bullard

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Jun 25, 2026

The psychedelic medicalization movement spent decades fighting for legitimacy. That era is now ending, with the next test being about access.

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