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The Urgent call for menstrual equity and public health solutions

Dr. Prajakta Banik

American Academy of Pediatrics found that one in three teens visiting a pediatric emergency department struggle for menstruation products.

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Vitamin D deficiency delays healing in children

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A study of 186 children's fractures from 2015 to 2022 found that low Vitamin D levels led to longer healing times.

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Kids’ heat-related ED visits up 170% in 10 years

Pranjal Malewar

It underscores a growing public health concern that warrants further attention and action.

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Black infants with congenital heart disease more likely to die in the first year

Pranjal Malewar

While death rates decreased, white infants more likely to survive than Black infants.

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