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Public health experts discuss U.S. health systems’ disaster readiness
As public health officials grapple with strategies to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks, they face a host of…
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Comprehensive approach addresses needs of one city’s poorest seniors
Millions of older adults struggle to make ends meet. They’re often faced with nearly impossible choices — food or medication;…
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New blood test shows promise in predicting Alzheimer’s disease
You may have read reports about a new blood test to detect early brain changes that can flag common markers…
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Deciphering contracts: Webcast to cover journalists’ rights, negotiations, insurance and more
Few moments are more gratifying to a freelancer than a new contract landing in our inbox. Contracts solidify the hard…
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Democratic presidential candidates unveil broadband access, telehealth plans for rural America
Last week kicked off the 11-day Iowa State Fair, drawing most of the top Democratic presidential candidates. A regular stop…
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Better understanding of ‘mouth microbes’ may improve oral health treatments
An estimated 700 species of microbes thrive within the unique ecological niches found within the human mouth, including the hard…
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New tip sheet can help you cover public health emergencies
Public health emergencies often happen — from a severe flu season or measles outbreak to wildfires or a severe weather…
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Vitamin K deficiency linked to risk of mobility loss in older adults
Here’s another reason to eat your broccoli: It’s a great source of Vitamin K that may help decrease the risk…
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Dentists urged to reduce prescriptions of pre-treatment antibiotics
Across America, dentists write about 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions, data show, making them the top specialty prescribers of antibiotics…
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How a journalist overcame challenges of covering antibiotic resistance
Since the dawn of antibiotics, there has been antibiotic resistance. Until about 20 years ago, this threat remained muted because…