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For Black Trans Women, a Chosen Mother Means Love — and a Vital Line of Defense

Black trans women, in particular, face disproportionate levels of violence in the United States, where over half the country has at least one restrictive...

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

by Bret R. Shaw, University of Wisconsin-Madison People who shop at the more than 8,700 farmers markets operating in the U.S. either year-round or seasonally...

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

by Karen Stollznow, University of Colorado Boulder; Griffith University Many parents have heard the warning: Don’t use baby talk with babies and toddlers. Instead, caregivers...

Five reasons to add peas into your diet

by Rachel Woods, University of Nottingham; University of Lincoln Peas aren’t often seen as a particularly exciting vegetable. They tend to be treated as a...

Allegheny County A-Team of behavioral health crisis responders should go countywide — without delay

Barely 1 in 1,000 of the emergency calls made in Pittsburgh and its suburbs draws the 18-month-old A-Team of specialized behavioral health responders. More...

Probiotics: what are we swallowing?

by Berenice Langdon, St George's, University of London Standing by the counter at the pharmacist waiting to pick up my prescription, I couldn’t help noticing...

Your Medicare Roadmap: What to Know Before You Turn 65′

(Feature Impact) Sixty-five is more than a number. It’s a milestone. A moment to reflect on where you’ve been and look forward with confidence...

Mother’s Day – The Weight Mothers Are Carrying

By Sylvia Ghazarian On Mothers’ Day we celebrate mothers for their strength and sacrifice. But May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, and we rarely...

Bridging the Gap: Community leaders strengthen Pittsburgh’s food system with New Sun Rising’s support

For 20 years, the Pittsburgh nonprofit has helped organizations navigate the gap between funders and those on the ground. City grants focused on alleviating...

5 Tips for Gardening with Kids

(Feature Impact) Gardening is a simple way to bring families together while simultaneously teaching kids hands-on lessons about nature, responsibility and healthy living. Whether...

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