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Dive into a treasure trove of articles at The Open Notebook
Writing about health and medical studies is part of the larger genre of writing about science. Perhaps the best science…
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Community supports may significantly lower hospital admissions and length of stay
Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to older adults on Medicare may help reduce hospital admissions and…
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Are nutrition studies doomed, needing an overhaul — or doing just fine?
Nutrition studies can be as frustrating to cover as they can be fascinating. That’s because of the maddening coffee-chocolate-wine quandary:…
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Influenza virus in China remains potential pandemic threat
A strain of an influenza virus now circulating in China remains a potential pandemic threat while many gaps remain in…
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Passage of Dental Health Act a rare act of bipartisanship
The Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 has been described as a modest piece of legislation. But supporters have…
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Dr. Lisa Schwartz’s loss reverberates throughout medical and journalism community
The evidence-based medical research community lost a hugely influential voice and amazing individual. Lisa Schwartz, M.D., M.S., a physician and…
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Administration proposes a new employee coverage option for businesses
HHS has proposed a new rule that would make it easier for employers to help their workers cover medical expenses…
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Reporter’s resource focuses on responsible mass shootings coverage
As I write this post, I can’t even recall what the most recent mass shooting was. I know it wasn’t…
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New innovation waiver guidance provides more – and less – flexibility for states
The Trump administration has released new guidance that revamps the Affordable Care Act (ACA) state innovation waivers – also known…
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Covering urban health through data and history
Cities provide unique views on the concentrated nature of how policies play out in the everyday lives of their citizens.…