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October proclaimed Health Literacy Month
By Jan Jarvis Nine out of 10 Americans may lack the knowledge and skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. To focus attention on this issue, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has proclaimed October as Health Literacy Month....

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Vaping advice for parents
By Sally Crocker The time is now for parents to have a heart-to-heart conversation with their kids about the danger of vaping, says a UNT Health Science Center researcher with experience in this area. “For parents who know their kids...

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National expert cites benefits of medical cannabis in lecture series
By Kerry Gunnels The growing interest in the use of cannabis for medical purposes is the result of a demand by patients for treatment options, a national expert on pain medicine says. “This is the result of a grassroots movement...

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NamUs creates division to aid victims’ families
By Jan Jarvis When a loved one goes missing, families face unimaginable challenges, from coping with the disappearance to finding the person is deceased and then navigating the complex process of bringing them home. To help families navigate the trauma...

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SPH researcher finds all positives in new Texas over 21 smoking law
By Sally Crocker Like the significant impact seen with age 21 drinking laws, states like Texas now have an opportunity to make a big difference in keeping other harmful substances out of the...

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Innovation and teamwork amplify the national fight against tuberculosis
By Betsy Friauf At UNT Health Science Center, “collaboration” is more than a watchword; it’s one of our Values. Our collaborative culture kicks in on Day One when new team members attend Orientation. We invite everyone to introduce themselves...

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DNA dilemmas
By Jan Jarvis Melody Josserand took an at-home DNA test on a lark, hoping to find out what part of Europe her ancestors were from. The DNA analyst at UNT Health Science Center knew she was adopted, but says she...

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Library introduces ‘next generation’ in health information sharing
By Alex Branch As UNT Health Science Center librarians, Lorraine Sheldon and Brandy Klug understand the difficulty local health organizations have coordinating the services they provide people. As cancer survivors, they also know the difficulty people face finding reliable health...

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CHI helps eliminate sexual assault evidence backlog
By Jan Jarvis By the time Lavinia Masters’ rape kit was tested, more than 20 years had passed since she was assaulted. By then, the statute of limitations for the crime had expired. Through the work of the UNT Center...

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Day of service gives Medical Science students a sense of community
By Jan Jarvis Before ever taking their first class, Medical Science students had donated 800 hours of service to the community at 11 area organizations. “In a single day, they made new friends and practiced all of our values,” said...
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