A federal policy that would rid the market of all flavored, cartridge-based vaping products, other than those designed to taste like tobacco and menthol, is now in effect, according to a CNN report.
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Homicide is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Louisiana, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
The median investment for a health system program that addresses a social determinant of health is $2 million, according to a survey of investments made from 2017-19.
More states and school districts are implementing policies that allow students to be absent for mental health days, according to The Washington Post.
President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 signed an executive order to strengthen the government's response against human trafficking.
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Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are tasked not only with addressing patients' medical issues, but also the social and economic factors that affect people's overall health.
State regulations focused on curbing e-cigarette use among U.S. adults may be effective, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.
A program involving pediatricians and community-based organizations in New York City helped connect more than 1,500 families to services to help address basic needs in the last year.
Molina Healthcare launched a new center in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to developing innovative programs and services to address social determinants of health, the Long Beach, Calif.-based organization announced Jan. 30.
U.S. life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in four years thanks to a reduction in drug overdose deaths and a lower cancer death rate, The Washington Post reports.