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Health equity
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How to cover the link between housing access and gun violence
Studies show that evictions, vacant homes and lack of housing access are closely connected to elevated gun violence.
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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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A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s earlier, but Medicare doesn’t cover it
Medicare doesn’t cover new FDA-approved blood tests that could detect Alzheimer’s early. The bipartisan “ASAP Act” aims to change that.
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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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How to avoid bias when covering ICE shootings
It’s important for reporters covering ICE shootings to include larger context and the names of those killed who received less…
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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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Dr. Oz touts ‘AI avatars’ to address rural mental health care shortage. Experts urge caution
AI avatars may be helpful as part of a component of mental health, but under the supervision of a licensed…
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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…