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Racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems

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Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their ho...
Topics: economics & business education canadian-child-welfare-systems black-youth racial-bias science
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medscape.com

Heart Risks Rise, Care Lags: New Stats Expose Harsh Truths

JACC’s new cardiovascular report shows rising risk factors, worsening outcomes, and care gaps in recent years in the US. The report calls for urgent action on prevention and care. Medscape Medic...
Topics: clinical summary cardiology care statistics health risks heart science
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sciencedaily.com

A new test reveals which antibiotics truly kill bacteria

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Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacte...
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sciencedaily.com

This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward

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Waiting to eat when your food arrives first feels polite—but it may be mostly for your own peace of mind. Researchers found people feel far more uncomfortable breaking the “wait until everyone is s...
Topics: science meal etiquette comfort dining wait
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