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Navigating public health and politics in fluoride coverage
A swirl of new research, legal fights and political shifts are pushing water fluoridation back into the headlines — and…
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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?
A recent study on a health system’s efforts to unify outpatient practices suggests it may help dismantle some long-standing disparities.
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Impossible odds persist for many on organ transplant waitlist
Getting an organ transplant is a game of chance where your odds depend on the color of your skin, the…
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Telehealth is falling short among Medicaid recipients, study says
A new study suggests that telehealth isn’t serving Medicaid beneficiaries well since they’re less likely to get substance use disorder…
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Gutting USAID won’t solve the budget deficit. It will cost lives
A recent poll reveals the most prominent myths about USAID, and how journalists can help set the record straight.
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5 story ideas on migrant health crises at the U.S.-Mexico border
Although less visible, the profound public health challenges facing migrants and communities at the U.S.-Mexico border demand attention.
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Two journalists discuss investigation on pesticides and children’s health in Brazil
Reporters Sílvia Lisboa and Carla Ruas collaborated with scientists to examine how pesticides in Brazil disproportionately impact children in rural…
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Study on fluoride risk reinforces need for more U.S.-based research
A study suggesting a relationship between high fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children requires context to avoid sensationalism.
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates
A recent study found that fewer breast cancer screenings did not lead to a significant increase in more advanced cancers…