Buried deep in the December 2020 COVID relief bill was an odd provision that had nothing to do with helping Americans financially crippled by the pandemic:
Harm Reduction
The science and policy of minimising risks associated with substance use, high-risk behaviours, and public health challenges — grounded in evidence rather than stigma.
The background of sepsis
One of the lessons of the pandemic has been how where we live influences our susceptibility to disease.
In the last two pieces, we talked about how radiation affects the body and might affect astronauts.
Those of us living on Earth are in a privileged location with regards to radiation.
The Precautionary Principle
The Precautionary Principle has been adapted by the European Union (EU) and is being used more frequently in the US.
In 2017, 810 women died every day in childbirth. While 94% lived in middle or low-income countries, the US had its share.
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