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Early modern Britain was terrified of women trying to swallow pins
UK

Early modern Britain was terrified of women trying to swallow pins

Illustration of the devil pricking a woman with a pin and another of a girl vomiting pins from a history of witches. Wellcome Collection This article includes mention of suicide and self-harm If someone swallows a pin today, it’s likely to be interpreted as an unfortunate accident or perhaps, as depicted in the 2019 film […]
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Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
USA

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

Effective collaboration requires addressing hierarchical mindsets. Maryna Terletska/Moment via Getty Images Mentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health. Transferring knowledge, developing skills and cultivating a supportive professional environment among researchers and clinicians around the world are key to achieving health equity on a global scale. For example, most people in Africa would […]
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In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean
USA

In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean

Protesters in El Salvador declare 'Yes to democracy. No to authoritarianism' during a demonstration on Jan. 14, 2024. PHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images Threats to economic and physical security have become persistent and pervasive across Latin America and the Caribbean – and that is affecting the way people view the state of democracy in the region. Those are […]
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How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together
UK

How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

alexei_tm/Shutterstock It’s no wonder owning a family dog is popular in the UK – research shows that our wellbeing can increase with dog ownership, and there’s even evidence that children’s development can benefit if they share their home with a dog. Unfortunately though, hospital admissions for dog bites are more likely to be children than […]
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Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?
USA

Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?

Year-round schooling can assist low-income parents in need of child care. kali9/E+ Collection via Getty Images Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establish a working group on full-day and year-round schooling – an idea she had supported while campaigning. The group will develop a strategy to keep Philadelphia public schools […]
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