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| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Immunization is a cornerstone of public health and preventive medicine. It’s the process by which people are protected from infectious disease through the administration of vaccines. Vaccines stimulate the body’s immune system to recognize and fight pathogens (disease-causing agents) such as viruses and bacteria without causing the disease itself. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In recent years, mental health concerns have soared, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20% of U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and adolescent statistics are just as high. Rising suicide rates are of particular … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Every four years, the US presidential election season enters into its dramatic 15-week final stretch, a phase that starts with the first of two nominating conventions from the two major parties. Since 1956, both the Democratic and Republican leadership have followed an unwritten rule that allows the party whose candidate … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Your Learning Management System (LMS) is an essential hub for sharing materials with students inside and outside of the classroom. With seamless LMS integrations, Gale makes it easy to share content from your Gale resources directly within your LMS to support research and learning. This experience is powered by deep … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | In our daily lives, ultraviolet (UV) radiation surrounds us from the sun and various artificial sources. Although UV rays are essential for processes like vitamin D synthesis in the body, overexposure can pose significant health risks. Practicing UV safety is crucial for safeguarding our health and well-being. First, it’s … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The sky darkens to the color of a healing bruise, a sickly green that makes the hairs on your neck stand up. The air feels heavy, charged with electric anticipation, creating an eerie feeling of calm that settles like a damp blanket. Suddenly, as a distant rumble grows louder, the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to celebrate the love of reading. How can you help more people find joy in reading? Connect them to large print books. While large print is typically associated with adults with visual impairments, it can also benefit struggling youth readers, adults … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Fifty years ago, on August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned from presidential office. During his tenure, Nixon improved fractured international relationships and embarked on significant environmental initiatives. He was president during major milestones in American history, including the end of the Vietnam War and the first Moon landing. Nonetheless, the … Read more
High school biology educator and credential coach Kati Bergen sums up the thought that passes through many teachers’ minds during the waning hours of summer spent in mandatory in-service training: “Why am I having to do training on classroom management, from somebody who doesn’t know my students, when I have reached the highest rating on … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr., achieved a historic milestone at the age of 35, becoming the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The milestone stood until 2011 when the Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkol Karman won the prize at the age of 32. In … Read more