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Aging
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Year-end wrap-up: What your colleagues are reading
We’re closing in on the end of the year and the inevitable annual lists. We thought this would be a…
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New BMJ resource connects health journalists to established experts
The British Medical Association’s BMJ, one of the oldest and most respected family of medical journals, has launched a tool…
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Brain health supplements offer mostly hype, false hope
I don’t know about you, but every time I see a commercial for one particular supplement marketed to improve brain…
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Tip sheet offers story ideas when reporting on Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage plans may not be all they’re cracked up to be and often mislead consumers, according to a new…
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Financial abuse of elders can wipe out savings, take away independence
Financial fraud is a business which is both pervasive and problematic. Older people can be at high risk for this…
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Poor sleep quality linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk in Hispanics
Sleep disturbances among Hispanics may increase their risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers…
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Can agencies stop employees from talking to media? Brechner Center says no
Public employees have the right to speak to the press without going through the boss, but workplace gag orders continue…
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New data updates the economic value of family caregiving
About 41 million unpaid family caregivers provided an estimated 34 billion hours of care — worth $470 billion — to…
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AHCJ joins groups urging Congress to address communication between journalists and federal agencies
The Association of Health Care Journalists has joined the Society of Professional Journalists and 25 other journalism and open government…
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Are the eyes a window into Alzheimer’s risk?
Can your eyes predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) years before cognitive symptoms appear? Findings in a recent study…