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structural determinants

Living With HIV: How Big System Rules Shape Your Well‑Being

July 19, 2026

People on antiretroviral drugs now live longer, but their overall life quality still falls short of the average person. Most studies zoom in on medical details like drug side‑effects or viral load, leaving out the bigger picture of how money, laws, and community norms influence health. These “

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Schizophrenia care in South Africa: what really causes relapses?

May 28, 2026

Doctors in South Africa say schizophrenia patients often end up back in hospital because of problems that go far beyond just forgetting to take pills. In focus groups with 14 experienced public-sector clinicians, the biggest surprise wasn’t that medicine stops working—it’s that the system itself set

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The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

May 21, 2026

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

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Charities: The Political Balancing Act for Health Equity

May 24, 2025

Charities in Ontario, Canada, are key players in the fight for health equity. They tackle big issues like income gaps, housing problems, and discrimination. These groups use various strategies, from political actions to direct help, to make a difference. They often team up with others and push for c

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How Hurricanes Hit Harder on Some Communities

February 2, 2025

Hurricanes cause a lot of damage. Researchers have started to look past the obvious destruction and focus on why some people suffer more. The problem is that many studies only look at the direct effects without digging into why certain people are more at risk. Between 2000 and 2022, there have bee