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Local officials on watch for unauthorized COVID-19 test sites
Cities, counties and states around the country are probably on heightened alert for unauthorized pop-up COVID-19 testing operations after San…
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Use these COVID-19 clinical trial trackers to keep up with research
It can be exhausting to keep up with who is testing what in the race to develop a vaccine for…
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Tips on covering preprints about coronavirus research
Along with regular coverage of peer-reviewed medical research on COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, there has been a great deal…
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Resources and ideas for reporting on older adults’ use of marijuana
More than two-thirds of states (plus the District of Columbia and several territories) have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational…
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Cannabis use and older adults
Cannabis use is on the rise among older adults, thanks in part to an aging population that has more relaxed attitudes…
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Scrutiny of hospital charges likely to intensify in wake of pandemic
As the nation’s hospitals strain to keep up with the demand to care for COVID-19 patients, it seems almost unfair…
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Resources to help you track hospital costs for patients with COVID-19, other ailments
Year after year, economists, journalists and health care researchers have analyzed what hospitals charge for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room…
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Studies examine dental ailments as a driver of prescription abuse
Spurred by concerns about opioid addiction and antibiotic overuse, experts have urged clinicians across health care disciplines to take a…
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Looking at the evidence on homemade face masks to prevent coronavirus transmission
In my corner of Southern California, sewing equipment stores say they’re out of stock on machines priced under $500 because…
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Friday’s webcast focuses on older adults and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has been particularly fatal to older adults. Outbreaks in long-term care facilities like the…
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