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Data analysis yields state-by-state dental rankings
Overall, across America, about 15% of children and one-third of adults have gone longer than a year without a dental…
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FTC charges in Shkreli case shed light on need for new generic drug development
The Federal Trade Commission and State of New York late last month filed a lawsuit against Martin Shkreli, charging that…
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Legislation update: AB 5 may exempt freelance writers but PRO Act passes
Independent contractor legislation continues to shift quickly at both the state and national levels — with writers and editors waiting…
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AHCJ freelancer dishes on her $135K year in new ebook
Jen Miller AHCJ member and freelance journalist Jen Miller earned $135,000 from her writing in 2019, and after posting about…
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AP correspondent brings his local experience to an international story
In August 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 10th outbreak of Ebola in 40 years. The number of…
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Africa-based correspondent influences the Ebola story beyond his coverage
Al-hadji KudraMaliro Al-hadji Kudra Maliro is the eastern Congo correspondent for the Associated Press and has contributed stories published in the…
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Report details unmet needs of older adults living with HIV/AIDS
At the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, those with the disease typically only lived a few years…
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Studies can inspire story ideas about unnecessary interventions
It’s well recognized that health care costs more in the United States than anywhere else in the world. There are…
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U.S. life expectancy increases slightly, report says
There was some good news in January’s National Center for Health Statistics data brief: People in the U.S. are living…
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Dental fear a contributing factor to poor oral health
One in 10 American adults has avoided a needed dental visit due to fear, according to federal data. Some patients…
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