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LGBTQ+ folks can now text a new mental health hotline

The new service is a partnership between Crisis Text Line and FOLX Health, hoping to reach more LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

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Olivia Rodrigo to donate to women's shelters during Canadian leg of Guts World Tour

Following the success of her work with abortion funds, Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good will support women's shelters in Canada during the next leg of the Guts World Tour.

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Graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in these states

The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.

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John Green returns to 'Crash Course' for lecture about his (least) favorite disease

John Green is making his return to "Crash Course." This time, he's going all-in with a 50-minute lecture on tuberculosis.

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Women are more likely to sustain fatal injuries in car crashes, but new crash test dummies could change that

Outdated car safety research reveals that women endure more injuries in accidents compared to men, urging action to update crash test dummies.

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Women veterans are receiving more benefits, care from VA than ever before

Progress is attributed to legislative measures and ongoing initiatives such as the PACT Act and the new Women's Health Research Collaborative.

CDC honors John Green for his efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

Author John Green has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a Tuberculosis Elimination Champion.

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The Met Gala isn't wheelchair accessible; a new activist campaign pressures Anna Wintour, Zendaya to reimagine the event

Two disability justice activists are calling on Anna Wintour and other famous hosts to make the Met Gala wheelchair accessible.

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This new at-home cervical cancer test aims to replace traditional pap smears — and it’s backed by Serena Williams

With promising trial results and pending FDA approval, the Teal Wand aims to empower women with greater control over their health care.

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