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Clearing the air on a WHO study
Last week, I encountered yet another example of why it’s so important to always read the whole study — not…
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Elder advocates release international model human rights convention; will go before UN
The Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons — a proposed international convention that aims to provide legal protections…
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Looking at the relationship between scarcity, unhealthy behavior
People with low socioeconomic status are more likely to act in ways that harm their health compared with those higher…
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Reporter looks into rise in kids’ orthodontic care in Wash.
Though a state investigation has failed to prove that any dental providers committed fraud, scandal still hovers over Texas’ Medicaid…
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Stories missed the inequality of violent death in young people
News outlets duly noted the recent study showing that injuries and violence kill more young people in the U.S. than…
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Early trends emerge following Medicaid expansion
A couple of stories have begun to trickle out from states about the impact of Medicaid expansion on hospitals. This…
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Dentist recognized for outreach, treatment of nursing home residents
Untreated oral disease can have a devastating impact upon frail elders. Yet significant financial and physical barriers prevent many from…
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What happens when hospitals abandon inner cities
Hospitals in the U.S. have been abandoning inner cities for years. By 2010, the number of urban hospitals still operating…
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Documents yield true cost of Illinois’ PR campaign for insurance coverage
When Illinois awarded a $33 million contract to a high-priced PR firm to promote insurance coverage under the Affordable Care…
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New NIA report highlights health, aging trends
Prevalence of chronic disease is on the rise, and the ability to afford nursing home care is declining among older…