EQUITY

Jul 18 2025FINANCE

Private Credit: Not as Risky as You Think

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan, has expressed concerns about the rapid growth of private credit and its potential to trigger another financial crisis. He has compared it to the risky lending practices that led to the Global Financial Crisis. However, not everyone agrees that private credit is as

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Five States Are Trying to Fix Past Cannabis Wrongs

In the US, some states have started programs to make up for past mistakes related to cannabis. These programs focus on helping people who were hurt by old laws. They also aim to give everyone a fair chance in the new cannabis business. Five states have taken big steps. Colorado was one of the first

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Health Equality

Nurses are often the first ones to notice when something is not right. They see the gaps in healthcare. They understand the struggles of patients who can't afford proper care. But what if nurses could do more than just notice? What if they could actually change things? Nursing students are learning

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Closing the Care Gap: How to Make Motherhood Safer for All

The U. S. is in a maternal health crisis. More mothers die here than in other wealthy countries. Black women and those in rural areas are hit hardest. The MEND plan steps in with a four-part strategy to fix this. First, it pushes for better teamwork among healthcare providers. Doctors, nurses, and

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Jul 04 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Down Barriers: How Playtime Can Challenge Gender Stereotypes in Preschoolers

Preschoolers, despite being similar in physical growth, often show differences in handling objects. Girls, in particular, tend to struggle more with tasks like throwing, catching, or kicking objects compared to boys. This isn't because of any physical differences, but rather because of the experienc

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Living in a World That Doesn't Fit

In Iran, where traditional gender roles are deeply rooted in Islamic social ethics, individuals with gender dysphoria face unique challenges. These people often feel like they are living in a world that doesn't quite fit them. They experience a disconnect between their gender identity and the societ

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Young Latino's Journey: Health Challenges and Hope

A young Latino child's life took a dramatic turn when they fled violence in their home country, seeking safety in the USA. Little did they know, their journey would lead to a life-changing health diagnosis. The child was diagnosed with supravalvular aortic stenosis, a heart condition that required

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Who Gets CPR and Who Doesn't? A Look at Surgery Patients

Healthcare should be fair for everyone, right? A recent study dug into this idea by looking at who gets CPR and who doesn't among general surgery patients. The focus was on figuring out which personal details might influence these decisions. First, the study checked if certain factors, like age, ra

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

How Private Money is Changing Elderly Care in Ireland

Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Fair Care for All: Why Equity Matters in Healthcare

Healthcare has the power to shape a fairer society, but it's not quite there yet. Right now, quality improvement (QI) processes focus on metrics and reports, but they often overlook equity. This is a big problem because equity should be at the heart of quality care. Without it, healthcare can't trul

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