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Canadian Diplomats Deterred by U.S. Gun Crime & Health-Care Issues

TL/DR - The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, a union representing Canadian diplomats abroad, is urging Global Affairs Canada to increase compensation for diplomats posted in the US. The union asserts that these diplomats face heightened risk of gun crime and challenges in accessing healthcare. However, Global Affairs Canada…

Overcome Seasonal Depression: 4 Active Solutions

About the Article's Author Note to the reader: This article was written by Dana Santas, famously known as the “Mobility Maker. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, professional sports mind-body coach and the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.” Winter Challenges to Mental Health Winter's shorter, darker days…

Improved Health Care, Not Just More Insurance for CA’s Youth

TL/DR - The children's advocacy group Children Now rated California with an A-minus for providing health insurance to children but a D-plus for their overall healthcare access and accountability. Major gaps were found in immunization rates, well-infant visits, and mental health services, despite approximately 97% of kids in the state having…

US Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Children’s Healthcare

TL/DR - According to a study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, children of color in the U.S. are less likely than their white peers to receive equal treatment in the healthcare system. The study, which reviewed dozens of previous researches, found disparities in care across all pediatric specialties and races, with children of…