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Greater numbers of younger people got permanent contraception after Dobbs decision, study finds

“Findings from this research highlight the indirect effects of Dobbs on the reproductive autonomy of young people,” said lead study author Dr. Jackie Ellison, assistant professor of health policy and management.

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‘Nobody saw this coming’; California dairies scramble to guard herds against bird flu

“The concerning trend of multiple states reporting cattle infections raises the likelihood of continued human exposure,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.

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What the Ohio train derailment teaches us about poisoning public trust

One problem was that the announcement lacked nuance and transparency, according to James Fabisiak, associate professor of environmental and occupational health.