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Science writer follows the trail of tick bites and a meat allergy
A feature story exploring how some ticks can cause people to develop an allergy to meat was one of the…
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As pandemic wears on, nurses’ mental health wears thin
A half-hour before nursing supervisor Jotis Lee was scheduled to end her shift on the Friday before July 4th, the…
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New Alzheimer’s drug draws attention from federal, independent groups
Liz Seegert, AHCJ’s topic leader on aging, contributed to this article. Federal policy experts and the influential Institute for Clinical…
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How Liora Engel-Smith covered efforts to address the resident shortage in Western N.C.
Rural health care facilities must employ enough professionals to meet the needs of their communities. But maintaining the health care…
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New tip sheet looks at a key cause of heart problems
While deaths from COVID-19 have naturally been a major focus over the past 18 months, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a…
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In new book, award-winning journalist offers strategies for pushing back against high health care costs
One of the themes in journalist Marshall Allen’s book is that few American leaders — neither politicians nor the chief…
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New tip sheet offers solid advice for covering hospital ransomware attacks
San Diego Union-Tribune health care reporter Paul Sisson was working on a home improvement project on a Sunday in early…
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Focus on ‘practice-based evidence’ could better address disparities in mental health care
The American Psychological Association’s Psychological Services journal is preparing to announce its first call for papers in the field of…
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Covering HIV angles and updated HIV and AIDS resources tip sheet
Most of our attention over the past year has been on the COVID-19 pandemic, but AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and…
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Freelance writer finds wearable technology can boost health
Can you use wearable devices to improve your fitness and health? AHCJ member Andrea King Collier, an independent journalist in…