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Warning labels could help regulate social media. But will it make us healthier?
The Surgeon General recently called for warning labels on social media, the first time it’s been equated with harmful substances…
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Why are most states holding back on free meals for school kids?
While public support for free meals is there, consider reporting on why some states are not adopting universal free school…
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FDA wants more data on MDMA therapy for PTSD
The agency’s decision on MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD could be a pivotal moment in psychedelic research and potential legalization.
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Report sheds light on deepening disparities in women’s health, reproductive care
A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund is a valuable resource for journalists reporting on reproductive care.
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Biden Administration proposal addresses maternal mortality, underserved communities
The plan includes new approaches to maternal health, such as extending postpartum Medicaid coverage and implementing new hospital standards.
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Story ideas for covering the worsening pediatrician shortages
Many families are facing the incredible task of finding a pediatrician, a problem that’s likely to worsen.
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Girls — especially girls of color — are getting their first menstrual periods earlier
The average age of a girls’ first menstrual period has been decreasing among younger generations, particular among racial minorities.
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Individuals, communities face rippling health effects of incarceration
At HJ24, panelists discussed how incarceration threatens public health and exacerbates health disparities in communities.