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Health equity
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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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What journalists should know about race-based prescribing
Help your audience understand the differences between genetic ancestry, which can affect drug responses, and the social categories of race…
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Decentralized: Navigating the future of inclusive clinical trials
In this webinar, a neurology professor and a Walgreens executive will discuss how decentralization is reshaping clinical trials.
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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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Redlining’s lingering public health legacy
Recent studies show that people from formerly redlined neighborhoods face multiple health disparities including a lower life expectancy.
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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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Tips for covering the controversy surrounding pulse oximeters
The FDA just released new guidance on pulse oximeters after decades of studies showed how they don’t work well on…
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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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Residents in certain ZIP codes are more likely to be fatally shot by police
A person’s ZIP code could determine their risk of being shot and killed by police, according to a recent study.
