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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Costs to Health and the Planet

Mad in America

2024,” healthcare visits, procedures, tests, and vaccinations decreased but the number of new prescriptions saw a 3% increase. You can also educate yourself on the medication you actually need to manage your symptoms or disease. A ccording to the IQVIA Institute report, “The Use of Medicines in the U.S.

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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

The pathologization of female behavior became a means of social control, discouraging women from seeking education, pursuing careers, or asserting their independence. Expanding Understanding of Perinatal Depression During this time, healthcare providers also gained a better understanding of perinatal depression.