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Author Archives: Michele Late

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Climate Change Driving Deadly Heat, Disasters Across Globe

by Michele Late November 3, 2025November 4, 2025

Global health endangered at “unprecedented’ levels” … Job-related chemicals raise immigrants’ breast cancer risks … Dangerous pregnancy complications higher in states with abortion bans … and more.

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The Watch: Where You Live Determines How Good Your Medicare Coverage Is

by Michele Late October 25, 2025October 25, 2025
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Cash Payments During Pregnancy Linked to Healthier Births

by Michele Late October 18, 2025October 19, 2025
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Breast Cancer Linked to Air Pollution

by Michele Late October 11, 2025October 15, 2025
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NIH Cuts Could Mean Fewer New Drugs For Americans

by Michele Late October 4, 2025October 4, 2025
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Medicaid Requirements May Force Hospitals to Cut Services 

by Michele Late September 27, 2025September 28, 2025
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Lightning to Spark More Wildfires as Heat Worsens

by Michele Late September 20, 2025September 20, 2025
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High Heat Harms During Pregnancy Vary by Neighborhood

by Michele Late September 13, 2025September 14, 2025
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Climate Change Creating Rollercoaster of Crop Harvests

by Michele Late September 7, 2025September 8, 2025
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Exposure To Pollution In Pregnancy Can Harm Future Generations

by Michele Late August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

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