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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Costs to Health and the Planet

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2024,” healthcare visits, procedures, tests, and vaccinations decreased but the number of new prescriptions saw a 3% increase. A ccording to the IQVIA Institute report, “The Use of Medicines in the U.S. Pharmaceutical spending in the U.S. is expected to increase by 127 billion dollars by 2028.

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

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Expanding Understanding of Perinatal Depression During this time, healthcare providers also gained a better understanding of perinatal depression. Healthcare providers developed targeted approaches for conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and anxiety disorders specific to women.