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Encouraging early intervention for Alzheimer’s in the Black community through an innovative interdisciplinary approach

“I’m a huge proponent of ensuring that the work that we do is grounded in community experience, lived experience and voice,” Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Director of the Center for Health Equity Dara Méndez said.

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Online sellers of compounded GLP-1s often don't mention risks

Julie Donohue, chair and professor of health policy and management, said it's "unclear" if FDA regulations intended to apply to advertising by manufacturers should also apply to compound pharmacies.

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Allegheny County sees another drop in school-age vaccinations

With Allegheny County’s child vaccination levels where they are, the threat is a lack of herd immunity to protect everyone, said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.