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Graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in these states

The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.

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John Green returns to 'Crash Course' for lecture about his (least) favorite disease

John Green is making his return to "Crash Course." This time, he's going all-in with a 50-minute lecture on tuberculosis.

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Good News This Week: March 23, 2024 - Parks, Turbines, & AI

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Women are more likely to sustain fatal injuries in car crashes, but new crash test dummies could change that

Outdated car safety research reveals that women endure more injuries in accidents compared to men, urging action to update crash test dummies.

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Women veterans are receiving more benefits, care from VA than ever before

Progress is attributed to legislative measures and ongoing initiatives such as the PACT Act and the new Women's Health Research Collaborative.

CDC honors John Green for his efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

Author John Green has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a Tuberculosis Elimination Champion.

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The Met Gala isn't wheelchair accessible; a new activist campaign pressures Anna Wintour, Zendaya to reimagine the event

Two disability justice activists are calling on Anna Wintour and other famous hosts to make the Met Gala wheelchair accessible.

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This new at-home cervical cancer test aims to replace traditional pap smears — and it’s backed by Serena Williams

With promising trial results and pending FDA approval, the Teal Wand aims to empower women with greater control over their health care.

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Good News This Week: March 16, 2024 - Shoes, Birds, & Lanternflies

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YouTubers Rhett & Link (hilariously) got colonoscopies together to educate fans about colon cancer

"Good Mythical Morning" hosts Rhett and Link were their comedic selves as they underwent the procedure for the sake of colon cancer awareness.

Split-screen images of a young woman with Down syndrome; on the left, she sits at a bar smiling with subtitles: "So you don't serve me a Margarita." On the right, she looks at the camera with subtitles: "Your assumption becomes reality."

Viral 'Assume That I Can' Down syndrome PSA fiercely punches back against harmful misconceptions

The “Assume That I Can” video campaign — starring Madison Tevlin — is challenging outdated stereotypes about Down syndrome ahead of World Down Syndrome Day.

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John Green announces $1M annual donation to fight his (least) favorite disease

YouTuber and author John Green has just announced a major investment in the fight to end tuberculosis in the Philippines.