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Violence in the West Bank

After two days of warfare in the city of Jenin, Israel’s largest military operation in the West Bank ended on Wednesday, July 5.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Denmark Study Finds Transgender People Face Significantly Higher Suicide Risk

A population-level study out of Denmark found that people who identify as transgender have significantly higher rates of suicide and suicide attempts than the rest of the population.

up close view of new dissolvable device that may be able to treat and monitor heart disease

Device That Dissolves in Body Shows Promise in Monitoring and Treating Heart Disease

Made with FDA-approved materials, the dissolvable device could one day monitor, investigate and treat heart complications following surgery

 Latinos and especially Mexican Americans, remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees

Study: Health Professions Requiring Advanced Degrees Have Few Latinos

Although the situation is improving, Latinos remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees.

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Media Tip Sheet: Recommendations for Travelers Over the Busy July 4th Holiday Weekend

AAA is forecasting a busy July 4th travel weekend. The agency is anticipating record-breaking travel numbers.

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Media Tip Sheet: Potential Supreme Court Vacancies and the 2024 Elections

Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito will be 76 and 74 years old, respectively, on Inauguration Day 2025.

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GW Experts Available to Comment on Malaria Outbreak in U.S.

The CDC has issued an alert this week to clinicians and public health authorities to watch for signs of malaria, which cannot be spread by human contact.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert on Texas Law Blocking Local Rules Mandating Water Breaks for Workers

Despite the extreme temperatures impacting his state, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last week that would rescind local ordinances requiring water breaks for workers.

 As many as 83 major cities are predicted to experience dangerous temperatures of 100+ degrees

Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on Healthcare During Heatwaves

A heat wave that’s affecting 55 million people across the southern U.S. is expected to expand northward and eastward ahead of July 4.

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Media Tip Sheet: Electric Grid Resiliency During Extreme Heat Waves

As more people turn up their air conditioners to find relief from extreme heat, there’s growing concern about whether electric grids can handle the demand.