As the US government removes health websites and data, here’s a list of non-government data alternatives and archives
We have curated a list of non-government websites with health databases. We’ll continue to update this list.
Health
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to health, health care and health equity
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Researchers rush to preserve federal health databases before they disappear from government websites
We include several tips that journalists can use to help preserve the data.
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How to read this study: A meta-analysis on the impact of fluoride levels on children’s IQ scores
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that more exposure to fluoride may be linked to lower intelligence scores in children. We share 11 tips on how to read a meta-analysis.
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Closing the gap: How a church-hospital intervention on Chicago’s West Side is aiming to reduce hypertension
A comics journalist explores a study of an intervention aimed at reducing blood pressure among local church parishioners with uncontrolled hypertension.
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Here are the answers to 15 common questions about fluoride in drinking water
We scoured decades of published academic research to address questions about water fluoridation, including what it is, who makes decisions about it, and how safe and effective it is.
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Fluoride in water: A research roundup and reporting tip sheet
To help journalists with their reporting, we read through dozens of published research papers and unpacked several recent studies about fluoride in water.
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If you report on US colleges and universities, get to know these 19 higher education databases
We spotlight free databases journalists can use to report on higher education issues ranging from the changing demographics of U.S. college students to graduation rates, campus crime, faculty salaries and student health.
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Pharmacy benefit managers: What journalists need to know about the prescription drug middleman industry
Read on to learn how pharmacy benefit managers influence drug prices in the U.S., and how academic studies can help you gain a deeper understanding of the concerns about PBMs. PLUS: 4 tips for localizing and covering stories about PBMs.
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9 local story ideas from the 2024 Lancet Countdown report on climate change and health
Climate change is often framed as a global crisis, but its impacts are local. Journalists can inform their audiences by localizing climate change stories, making abstract climate data more tangible.
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How school nurses can help fight chronic absenteeism
In this research-based explainer, we examine the rise in chronic student absenteeism in recent years and the various ways school nurses, an underutilized resource in the push to improve attendance, can help.
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