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2026-08-10

What is emotional regulation? A child psychologist explains

The aim isn’t to get rid of difficult feelings, but to find ways of managing them effectively.

2026-08-10

Trump administration is withholding more than $1B in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota, in latest example of weaponizing real and imagined fraud

For six decades, politicians have blurred the distinction between protecting Medicaid from abuse and using abuse to discredit Medicaid itself.

2026-08-10

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

2026-08-10

Philadelphia’s failing air quality hits hardest in neighborhoods near industry and highways, where asthma rates soar

Greater Philadelphia earned failing air quality grades. A new study finds higher asthma rates near industry and major roads, especially where green space is scarce.

2026-08-10

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare

Specialized health care for brain-related issues can be lacking in rural areas, but collaborative, community-based approaches can help address these inequities.

2026-08-10

How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide

Here’s how to sift through complicated studies without getting overwhelmed.

2026-08-10

First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines

From COVID-19 vaccines to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, using mRNA as medicine has shown promise. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines, researchers need to identify the right diseases to treat.

2026-08-10

DIY peptide injections are risky, and people may make serious mistakes when administering them

On top of the risks of injecting untested and potentially contaminated products, user error may make this runaway wellness fad even more dangerous.

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