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A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s earlier, but Medicare doesn’t cover it
Medicare doesn’t cover new FDA-approved blood tests that could detect Alzheimer’s early. The bipartisan “ASAP Act” aims to change that.
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What the social media harms verdict means for health coverage
We’re likely entering a phase where social media’s “addictive design” is a public health issue, with platform features treated as…
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Philadelphia study: TV news reports on gun violence contribute to fear, trauma
Harmful news coverage of gun violence remains an issue in Philadelphia even as the city’s homicide rate continues to drop,…
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Scientists create ‘brain map’ targeting Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases
A new study offers one of the most detailed looks yet at how the brain’s molecular landscape shifts over time…
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Why HIV funding cuts would impact every community
Major funding cuts to HIV and AIDS services could lead to a loss of viral suppression in current patients and…
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How to avoid bias when covering ICE shootings
It’s important for reporters covering ICE shootings to include larger context and the names of those killed who received less…
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New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide
A new set of ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluates which home health agencies exceed expectations and which…
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Dr. Oz touts ‘AI avatars’ to address rural mental health care shortage. Experts urge caution
AI avatars may be helpful as part of a component of mental health, but under the supervision of a licensed…
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Tips for pitching the New York Times, Wired and Consumer Reports
Editors shared candid advice on pitching during a panel co-hosted by The Asian American Journalists Association and the Deadline Club.
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Elder services funding in the 2026 budget bill — is it enough?
The 2026 budget bill provides ongoing funding for many programs and services for older adults — but some advocates say…