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‘Call the Midwife’: How a Routine House Visit Became a Dark Descent into Human Trafficking

The following post contains discussions of abuse and sexual assault. In one of its most intense episodes, Call the Midwife turns its focus to the hidden dangers facing those on the margins, particularly recent immigrants navigating life in a new city, and the risks they can face. In a central

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Medicines can stop pain, fight cancer and save lives but are worthless if they get lost in the mail, spoil in a hot warehouse or are stuck on a ship. This is where pharmaceutical logistics comes in -- a fast-growing sector in a world where key supply chains have been

Republicans aren’t securing elections. They’re shrinking them | Emily Marburger

Montanans — and all Americans frankly — should be paying very close attention to what Donald Trump and his Republican allies proposed this week: a national voter database paired with new restrictions on mail-in voting. This will not secure our elections. It’s a deliberate attempt to exclude voters from participating

Report: AAMC’s claims that patients are better treated by doctor of same race debunked

(The Center Square) – A new report from medical group Do No Harm debunks claims of the benefits of racial concordance, or the matching of doctors’ and patients’ races, as is proposed in an amicus brief by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Do No Harm’s director of research Jay

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?

Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids? Are too many kids taking ADHD medication? Understood examines the question of whether stimulant medications for ADHD are overprescribed, which has been around for years. Lately, it’s been coming up more and more. In September 2025, the Make America Healthy Again Commission published

Study finds dental ‘shame’ stops people from seeking oral healthcare

Study finds dental ‘shame’ stops people from seeking oral healthcare

By Stephen Beech Dental "shame" is a key reason why some people don't seek help for oral health issues, according to a study. The negative emotion can lead to avoiding getting treatment for serious dental issues, suggest the findings. Experts say a better understanding of dental

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Scranton, Pa. — Watchdog groups are asking for a hearing about a change Geisinger-Risant hopes to make concerning its insurance. Progressive nonprofit Action Together NEPA and healthcare union SEIU Healthcare PA have issued a call for a public hearing about Geisinger-Risant’s “request for modification” of its insurance conditions.