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More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and ...

U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most ...

Colorado continues to stand out as one of the healthiest states in the country, ranking second nationwide for overall wellness.

Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death ...

In 2021, over 15 million children and young adolescents and 172 million adults were overweight or obese. This represents a ...

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With no improvement in mental health indicators, a higher rate of obesity than reported statewide, reports of food insecurity, and lower rates of tobacco and alcohol use, data gathered in the ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home. Since 1950, we have faced multiple ...