Global July 2019

Latest On US Asylum Restrictions

UNHCR says it’s “deeply concerned” about new U.S. asylum restrictions. The Trump administration said it’ll end asylum protections for most migrants arriving at the southern border.

Global July 2019

Utah State Professor To Be Honored

Assistant Professor Idalis Villanueva, a first-generation student from Puerto Rico, will be receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Technology July 2019

Cyberattacks Inflict Deep Harm At Schools

According to the FBI, schools have become attractive targets for cyberattacks because they provide critical public services, as well as hold sensitive data.

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Graduating More Latino Doctors

The Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) was established in 1991. It’s goal is to improve the medical care of Latinos in Illinois by providing programs that strengthen the pipeline and increase the number of Latino applicants pursuing health careers.

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Frank DiMaria

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Legal Pot Cuts Into Medical Marijuana

Written by Gillian Flaccus and Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press Editor’s Note: The legalization of marijuana inspires debate and occasionally drug-related jokes. Its impact on the medical marijuana industry, however, is no laughing matter.

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Measles Cases Surpass 1,000

Secretary Azar Reinforces Commitment To Vaccination

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Marijuana And The Opioid Crisis

Medical Marijuana Does Not Reduce Opioid Deaths Editor’s Note: Contradicting a study from 2014, Stanford researchers have found no connection between medical marijuana availability and the reduction of fatal opioid overdoses.

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Controversial Opioid Guidelines

UN To Remove 2 Publications On Prescribing Painkillers Editor’s Note: As more information emerges about opioids and the nature of opioid addition, previously accepted medical guidelines are now being put under the microscope.

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Social Media Take On Bogus Vaccine Claims

Written by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer Editor’s Note: Facebook, Pinterest and other social media have been making attempts to quarantine misinformation about vaccines. But are their efforts in vain?

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The Importance Of Comunidad

Written by Azucena Lucatero Ph.D. Candidate Environmental Studies Department University of California, Santa Cruz

Health Care July 2019

Physicians Sound Health Care Alarm

As Costs Soar And Dollars Are Wasted, Access To Care Is Threatened

Health Care July 2019

Health Simplified And Expanded

Story Written by Dr. Marlene Jacqueline Wüst-Smith, M.D.