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Unhappy Birthdays

New analysis suggests gatherings with family and friends drove the spread of COVID-19.
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Beyond Biology

What fuels the disproportionate spread of COVID-19 among certain groups?
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The Barber Will See You Now

How barbershops can improve blood pressure in Black men and lower health care spending.
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A Boost for Mental Health in Texas

$10 million Lone Star Prize includes support for scale-up of HMS EMPOWER initiative.
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EXTRAS
Learning from COVID-19
Experts urge global reform before next pandemic
The Results Are In
Alumni Council welcomes four new members
Vaccines and Indigenous Peoples
All three COVID vaccines safe and effective for American Indian and Alaska Native communities
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