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Health equity
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2016 in review: What were you reading on Covering Health?
As we get ready to gear up for what is sure to be a year full of health-related news, it’s…
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Areas to explore when it comes to gender’s impact on health
When it comes to social determinants and health, gender is one of the uncontrollable risk factors that can impact health.…
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New report rates best states for older adults’ well-being
Hawaii tops the list of states with the highest well-being among adults over age 55 for the second consecutive year,…
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Citing WHO data, writer gives thanks for health gains
This holiday season, Jennifer Rubin of The Washington Post turned away from politics to acknowledge some important recent health gains.…
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Covering the many challenges LGBTQ adults face as they age
Health concerns for aging members of the LGBT community are numerous and varied – from battling multiple chronic diseases due…
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Lead crisis shifts as infrastructure crumbles, experts say
A year after the Flint water crisis made national waves, the legacy of lead continues to draw attention as reporters…
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Lack of advance care planning puts some populations at risk
More than a quarter of older Medicare beneficiaries have yet to document their advance care planning (ACP) wishes, according to…
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How one writer looked inward to reassess pronouns and gender
I have yet to find a writer who hasn’t looked back on a story and found something that they could…
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Take a look at the oral health challenges in America’s rural landscape
Today is National Rural Health Day, an annual opportunity for grassroots groups, nonprofits and agencies, including the Federal Office of Rural…
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Tip sheet explores the mental health issues of aging prisoners
Our nation’s aging prison population is bringing to the forefront issues of geriatric mental health among inmates. There are no…