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How ProPublica journalists reported on cancer-causing industrial air pollution
ProPublica reporters Al Shaw and Lisa Song sifted through tons of data to deliver an award-winning series on industrial air…
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Patients increasingly bombarded by text and email appointment reminders
Visits to the doctor are now often preceded by a barrage of appointment reminders sent over text and email, frustrating…
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Medical debt in the U.S. linked to poor health and premature death, study says
A recent study suggests that when U.S. consumers have medical debt in collections, they are likely to have worse health…
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Tips for navigating the confusing world of maternal mortality surveillance
The U.S. has three different reporting systems to track maternal mortality — and their results frequently don’t agree.
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How the false narrative of skyrocketing maternal mortality gained traction
Numerous headlines declared that maternal mortality has been on the rise, but it wasn’t true. Here’s how flawed research misled…
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How to cover the sharp rise in spending for diabetes and weight loss drugs
Consumer demand for expensive diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic could drive up insurance premiums and Medicare costs.
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How two reporters investigated inequities in the liver transplant system
Their investigation showed that Native Americans are less likely to make the liver transplant list than others, despite being at…
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Why you should report on the spread, treatment and prevention of malaria
Even though malaria isn’t endemic to the U.S., there are still approximately 2,000 to 2,500 cases per year nationwide.
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How I did it: Building trust on the gun violence prevention beat in Philadelphia
Philadelphia journalist Sammy Caiola shares how she worked with the community to find sources for stories about gun violence prevention.
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How No Wrong Door is uncomplicating long-term care
Care transitions for older adults from hospital to home or hospital to nursing home can be uncertain, frightening and risky.…
