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American Journal of Public Health dedicates issue to health inequities and justice
Health inequalities have long been a concern in medicine. A robust evidence base has been growing for decades regarding social…
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What two journalists learned from covering the race to stop the next pandemic
While most of the world is focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19, scientists across the globe are working to…
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Climate change and health equity
Climate change is one of the biggest public health threats today, particularly when it comes to health inequities or preventable…
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Another lobbying battle looms on surprise medical bills
The unveiling of a new federal rule last week to prevent “surprise” medical bills is worth covering on its own…
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Reporting on suicide among the elderly — a major public health issue even before the pandemic
The pandemic’s assorted pressures have caused a spike in suicidal thoughts among subsets of people, including older Americans whose risk…
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Elizabeth Holmes’ trial a reminder to never fall for the hype
Elizabeth Holmes once claimed she would revolutionize health care with a testing device that could check for multiple conditions using…
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When covering drug-price reform, keep patients’ medication costs in perspective
Last week, Aimee Picchi reported for CBS News on a new Gallup and West Health survey showing that 18 million…
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ACL delivers first report on RAISE Act to Congress
Family caregiving can be rewarding but also challenging. When caregivers do not have the support they need, their health, well-being…
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How to report on COVID-19 vaccines for kids: an update and expert contacts
Last week Pfizer and BioNTech announced promising safety and effectiveness data for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages…
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S. Dakota pilot project reduces number of inmates with mental health, behavioral issues
Amid a nationwide push to pare the number of incarcerated people with mental and/or behavioral disorders, a South Dakota pilot…
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