Newborns’ exposure to drugs: Discrepancies in mandatory reporting
A new study records discrepancies in the reporting of cases of newborn exposure to illicit substances to state agencies in Illinois.
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Tom Wheeler: The former head of the FCC shares his thoughts on net neutrality
Tom Wheeler discusses the U.S. Senate vote to preserve net neutrality.
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Patients often fare better under the care of female doctors
An emerging body of research indicates that in some instances, patients fare better under the medical care of women.
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Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in hair products for black women
Many hair products used by black women and children contain unlisted chemicals that can interfere with the body’s natural hormones.
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Covering rural America: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right
Tips from Shorenstein fellow Sarah Smarsh on how reporters can improve their coverage of rural America.
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Zombie property: What research says about abandoned buildings
This sampling of research examines urban renewal efforts and how vacant and abandoned buildings affect local property values, crime and health.
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Why boys and girls may score differently on state tests
While research has shown boys tend to earn higher scores on standardized math tests and girls do better in reading and language arts, a new study suggests test format is partly to blame.
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Lyme disease linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread through ticks, has been linked in a study to a new concern: obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS).
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What you need to know about the microbiome
What is the microbiome? We highlight recent research on the unique communities of trillions of bacteria that we all host.
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Direct-to-consumer drug advertising spikes demand
Do looser advertising standards produce well-informed consumers, or drive needless demand? We examine the research.
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