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More babies being born hooked on prescription painkillers

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, June 05, 2012

More babies being born hooked on prescription painkillers

Methadone is the drug of choice for a narcotic-addicted mother in pregnancy. "It's safer for the mom, it reduces risk and it provides a better pregnancy outcome," Dow says. But methadone is long acting, meaning it stays in the baby's system longer.

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Students, staff hold anti-racism protest at CMU

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

There was a rally on the campus of Central Michigan University as organizers shed light on what they say is racist behavior and anti-Black ... View article...

Scientists' urgent call: End destruction and forge a just, sustainable future

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, April 03, 2024

"Climate change, ecological destruction, disease, pollution, and socio-economic inequality are pressing global challenges facing humanity in the ... View article...

Rachel Chinouriri: 'England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome'

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 25, 2024

For many it has come to symbolise oppression or racism . But Rachel says she's determined to reclaim it. Born in London to Zimbabwean parents, the 25- ... View article...

Why political parties' election manifestos must address gender gaps in India's Health Sector ...

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, April 15, 2024

Despite progress, gender inequality remains a significant barrier to better health outcomes in India. Women often lack the agency to make ... View article...

After Utah team subjected to racism, could the NCAA change tournament sites in the future?

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, March 28, 2024

... — are chosen years in advance. The Utes players and their traveling party faced racism near their hotel in Idaho and ultimately changed locations. View article...

Police identify 7 suspects in alleged anti-LGBTQ assault on two Michigan State students

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

Monette and Gore noted that the incident occurred during the university's LGBTQ Pride Month, “underscoring its significance.” The pair added that ... View article...

How to Support LGBTQ Incarcerated Folks

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 11, 2024

Rainbow flag waving in front of barbed wire under a cloudy sky. Join us in the front cafe space for a special roundtable on how to support LGBTQ ... View article...

Mayo Clinic study asks Black and brown youth about racism in health care

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics says racism can negatively impact the health of children and adolescents, and the doctor's office is one of the ... View article...

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Rachel Chinouriri: 'England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome'

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 25, 2024

For many it has come to symbolise oppression or racism . But Rachel says she's determined to reclaim it. Born in London to Zimbabwean parents, the 25- ... View article...

'I'm scared': What it's like to be LGBTQ+ in a country where you could be killed

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

New anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been passed in Uganda, expanding on rules which already criminalised same-sex acts and carried a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. View article...

Why we need Māori and Pacific safe spaces in our universities

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

... racism . This tells us that universities are still far from being “inclusive”, “equal” or “diverse”. Instead, they can perpetuate isolation and a ... View article...

Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 25, 2024

Increasing prosperity while tackling inequality within and across countries and generations, including entrenched race and gender inequalities , should ... View article...

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

While employment recovered, the pattern of inequalities that existed before ... inequality , in its upcoming Covid-19 inquiry.” Author of the report ... View article...

Indonesia's Youth and Political Inequality: How Neo-Traditionalism Hinders Women in ...

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Indonesia has a steep climb towards the recognition that women can play an equal part in the country's politics, especially as its youth are not ... View article...

Greece: Surge In Racist Violence Against Migrants, Gays, Says Report

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Greece saw attacks against migrants, refugees and LGBT people surging to their highest level in nearly a decade last year, says a report. View article...

Thai trans people push to be 'truly' accepted

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

LGBTQ activists won a major victory last month when Thai lawmakers passed a bill that should see same-sex marriages become legal later this year ... View article...

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