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Pediatric cancer survivors face lifelong physical challenges, but early rehab can help
At HJ26, Lynn Tanner of Children’s Minnesota discussed her decades of research into long-term quality of life for pediatric cancer…
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The mifepristone whiplash story and how to cover it
The court’s decision to block telehealth prescribing of mifepristone signals ongoing instability in how a widely used, evidence-based medication is…
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Reporting on the health impacts of bathroom policies for transgender people
Policies limiting access to everyday spaces like bathrooms can intensify stigma, discrimination and exclusion for trans and nonbinary people.
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Race and risk in menopause: The connection journalists miss
Menopause is often discussed only in terms of hot flashes and mood changes — but research shows that it is a…
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What the social media harms verdict means for health coverage
We’re likely entering a phase where social media’s “addictive design” is a public health issue, with platform features treated as…
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Why the rise of online sports betting is a public health story
Easy access, fast betting cycles and constant promotion has led researchers to pay attention to potential health effects of sports…
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Why school cell phone bans belong on the public health beat
Journalists need to examine whether school phone bans could unintentionally exacerbate disparities in health, education and opportunity.
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The regulation gap: How to cover toxic chemicals in US products
There’s an unsettling paradox at the heart of reporting on toxic chemicals in consumer products and food in the United…
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How much social media is ‘OK’ for kids? What the data really say
Parents keep asking for a magic number: How much social media is safe for kids? In short, research says there…
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Why Native health care should be on your radar
Native American health care sits at the intersection of federal responsibility, chronic underfunding, and widening health disparities.