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More than 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021: Here's what you need to know

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Navigating the waves: Surf therapy as a treatment for depression, trauma, and more

A group of women run into the ocean with body boards and an inflated floatie

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10 states haven't expanded Medicaid—here are the health care challenges they face

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How the demographics of organ donors differ by state

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How are children hurt at school? An analysis of emergency room admission data

A teacher helps a school-age girl who has fallen hurt herself on the playground.

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Opioid prescriptions are down from a decade ago, but regional disparities remain

A prescription bottle for Hydrocodone on its side with pills spilling out.

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Racially diverse nurses can improve patient outcomes, but representation in the US health care system is strikingly uneven

A Black and a Latina nurse in scrubs stand side by side smiling

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Aging relative moving in? Here's how to prepare for their safety, comfort, and finances

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What factors predict nurse burnout?

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5 small (and multipurpose) workout tools for the home gym

A home gym with fitness equipment, including weights on the wall, a weight bench, an exercise ball, a stationary bike, and punching bag.