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TL/DR - The winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year, occurred on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth is tilted as far away from the sun as possible, causing the sun to be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, 23.5 degrees south of the equator. In Asheville, the days will gradually become…

TL/DR - California is experiencing a severe storm system that is causing heavy rain, wind, and lightning, with the worst expected in Southern California. The storm is linked to a strong El Niño, and is part of a series of possible storms that could affect the West Coast during the holiday season. Despite potential flood risks, the rain is seen as…

TL/DR - Infant mortality in Idaho increased by 18%, and maternal mortality by 121.5%, from 2019 to 2021, according to the Idaho Maternal and Infant Health Report published by Idaho Kids Covered. The report highlights that Idaho has not improved on key health indicators such as maternal and infant mortality, postpartum depression, and access to…

TL/DR - A University of Michigan study has highlighted the importance of properly measuring socioeconomic deprivation to optimally allocate public health resources. Dr. Kimberly Rollings, who led the study, explained the differences between the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), which quantifies deprivation at a neighborhood or block level, and the…