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Food insecurity worsens physical and mental health.
This will not make America healthy again.
NEW: Tiny footprints. A blue blanket.
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At least five health insurers have announced plans to leave the ACA Marketplace after 2026, affecting more than 600,000 enrollees across multiple states.
@louisenorris.bsky.social explains what's happening ... and the implications for consumers.
Among US adults, greater childhood exposure to public spending on #education, libraries, and community development was associated with improved overall and #CardiovascularHealth, highlighting the potential lasting health impact of community resource investments. ja.ma/3Q3NiDx
Looking at data from the VLBW database, we see human milk rates at discharge remain low and there are disparities across race and ethnicity. There is work to be done to help improve human milk use as it is essential in the NICU and is a preventative measure for NEC. #neosky
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In a national survey, households with children facing out-of-pocket medical costs ≥5% or ≥10% of income had increased risk of food insecurity the following year, but no association with housing quality or bill-paying difficulty. ja.ma/4uPHZqr
President of MIT not mincing words today in @statnews.com
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Advocacy is critical to protecting children's health.
Pediatricians are a powerful force, and together we can do more to defend children's health than any one of us can hope to do alone.
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Emily Miller MD MS FAAP
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Babies have died after not receiving the vitamin K shot at birth. Their autopsy records underscore how preventable their deaths could have been.
