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Book examines how mosquitoes and their pathogens have shaped history
TimothyWinegard Infectious diseases have altered the course of history since the beginning of time. Until humans really understood how they…
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Study documents the social isolation of older U.S. adults
We know social isolation and loneliness are detrimental to health, particularly among the older adult population. It’s a problem that…
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Annual list provides opportunities for stories on hazards in health care
The ECRI Institute every so often comes out with top 10 lists, and on Monday it issued its latest, focusing…
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Inequality in corresponding authors means reporters need to balance the scales
The first person that a health reporter nearly always reaches out to when writing about a medical study is the…
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HHS targets oral care gaps in ‘health infrastructure’ awards
More than $85 million in new federal awards will help health care centers from Aniak, Alaska, to Miami Gardens, Fla.,…
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McGiffert talks about progress on patient safety, offers story ideas
Lisa McGiffert led Consumer Reports’ Safe Patient Project for 15 years, and after 27 years with the advocacy arm of…
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Research praising red meat is like … red meat for the masses: These studies need extra scrutiny
“Too much red meat can cause cancer.” It’s a depressing statement for the bacon and beef lovers out there, but…
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Drug pricing bill faces uphill climb in an impeachment-focused Congress
With the news out of Washington coming at us fast and furiously, it may have been easy to miss the…
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Contest kickoff: Accepting entries for Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
It’s now easier than ever to enter your best work in the premier contest for health journalism. The Awards for…
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Memory cafes provide a welcoming place for those with dementia
Are you familiar with the concept of memory cafes? If not you should learn more, because there’s likely one in…
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