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As racism rises, mental health of youth of color worsens
Racism is a stressor for its victims, no matter their age, researchers began concluding several decades ago. Adding to that…
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Expert insight and resources for covering Paxlovid and other COVID-19 treatments
In December 2021, Pfizer announced the significantly positive study results of its COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid. The study enrolled unvaccinated people at high-risk…
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SCOTUS strikes down Roe as expected; half of states likely to ban abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down its expected decision in the highly anticipated Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization…
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Predicting the evolution of telehealth over the next decade
Many of us have experienced how telehealth works today: Log on to a secure website and talk to your doctor…
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New tip sheet explores aging in American Indian/Alaskan Native populations
Geography, race and ethnicity play a key role in how long people live. Lack of access to preventive care, multiple…
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A closer glance at long COVID: What to know
Long COVID, long haulers, post-COVID syndrome, post-acute sequelae of COVID — from the early days of the pandemic — there…
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New tip sheet addresses uptick in Lyme disease cases
Lyme disease, caused by bacteria carried by black-legged ticks, is more common than previously understood and is on the rise.…
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Some communities may be unprepared for July launch of 988 hotline
A new report from RAND Corp. suggests many communities may not be prepared to fully implement the vision of the…
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New must-read book for reporters tackles ageism
We are all guilty of ageism, even those of us who report on or study aging for a living. It’s…
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Impact of expected Roe v. Wade reversal on telehealth and femtech providers
A predicted overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade case by the U.S. Supreme Court may force some people of…