The changing climate of friendship
History demonstrates that we have a capacity for same-gender friendships. But is it possible that they are less important today?
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Author: Clarice
How to survive and thrive: Labor and friendship among early humans
A closer look at friendships among early humans and how they led the way into how we think about gender, societal norms and policies.
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How we got here: The origin and function of friendship
Editor’s note: This is the first post in a three-part series on friendship. Why do humans across many cultures value and celebrate friendship? In many
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Optimizing precision medicine in diabetes treatment
What is precision diabetes medicine, and how can it reduce the worldwide burden of diabetes and its costs?
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Grief over time
Our Jill Oliver Robinson writes a deeply personal narrative about her relationship with grief, loss and love.
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Pandemic, power outages, and…policy on child poverty?
There is is growing interest in a policy change that would have enormous health benefits for children, families, and our society.
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Patient dissent during those awkward teenage years
“NO! NO! NO!” Two-year-old Chloe cried, thrashing on the operating table. The team of nurses and anesthesia providers attempted to soothe the girl with songs
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A tribute to Dr. Lindley Dodson, with love
Showing gratitude and love for Dr. Lindley Dodson, who was tragically and senselessly held hostage and murdered.
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Fertility and cancer survivors: Medicine’s growing pains
Knowing that most pediatric patients will overcome cancer, it’s essential to discuss its implications on future fertility.
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Reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among racial and ethnic minorities
A closer look at COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among races and ethnicities and measures needed to increase vaccine trust.
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