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‘Aging in America’: Filmmakers discuss common challenges older adults face
At HJ25, creators of the PBS documentary “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive” examined the challenges of a rapidly aging…
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New film, study, explore joys and struggles of family caregivers
A recent study shows that 48% of U.S. states are bordering on a caregiving crisis, highlighted in a new documentary…
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Why transparency matters in food safety
At HJ25, panelists dove into the inner workings of food safety in the United States from public health and legal…
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Researcher discusses how a genetic variant drives racial health disparities
At HJ25, Lauren Merz, M.D., discussed how one common genetic variant disproportionately found in Black people has led to misdiagnoses.
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Long COVID as an accountability story: Ideas and reporting tips from experts
At HJ25, panelists discussed the many stories of government accountability related to long COVID that reporters can explore.
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Hospital-at-home programs on the rise: ‘Patient satisfaction is through the roof’
At HJ25, panelists discussed how hospital-at-home programs are being used to address patients’ desire to recover in a familiar environment.
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Researchers open up the conversation about diversity in autism case studies
At HJ25, panelists discussed why studying autism in diverse communities is essential, particularly in young children.
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The future of ambulatory care is changing: What it means for your community
At HJ25, panelists examined how billing for ambulance service works in the U.S. and how insurance for EMS care varies…
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A new way to measure perinatal mortality — and why it matters
The CDC has adopted a new, broader definition of perinatal mortality — deaths that occur around the time of birth.
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Mapping local economic consequences of federal cuts to NIH: How they did it
Learn how two researchers created an interactive map showing local impacts of cutting funding at NIH-funded facilities across the U.S.
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