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A major redevelopment of a public housing community in Los Angeles, which included new housing and improved neighborhood environments, was linked to a significantly smaller increase in childhood obesity rates among resident children over two years. This finding provides strong evidence that “whole-of-community” interventions addressing housing, social, and built environments can be an effective strategy for tackling obesity in vulnerable populations.
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Climate change is making extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and wildfires more intense, and these events have serious, cascading impacts on human health. Understanding how these health impacts vary around the world is crucial for creating effective, location-specific plans to protect communities and build resilience.
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Patients receiving expensive biological medicines often face significant “financial toxicity,” meaning the high costs cause economic hardship and stress that can harm their well-being. This review highlights the urgent need for better support systems and policies to reduce both the financial burden and the associated anxiety for patients needing these critical treatments.
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