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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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Fresh sources for a potentially severe flu season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases launched their annual influenza vaccine campaign…
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Trump riffs on health at campaign rally
President Donald Trump has pledged to unveil a new plan to repeal and replace the ACA – but we haven’t…
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Seasonal flu resources updated for 2019-20 season
People tend to think of influenza as a nuisance winter illness that might keep one in bed for a few…
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Listen up: AHCJ compiles list of health-related podcasts
The universe of podcasts is expanding, with a growing array of choices for health and science journalists eager to absorb…
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IG report: Some states fall short on oversight of surgery centers
Here’s a somewhat worrisome report from the Office of Inspector General. Some two-thirds of the ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in…
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Fellows chosen for 2019 National Cancer Reporting Fellowships
Ten journalists have been chosen for the 2019 class of the National Cancer Reporting Fellowships. AHCJ will be presenting the…
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