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football
Education, Health

High school football concussions and long-term health concerns: Research roundup

by David Trilling | October 20, 2017

Growing concern about concussions is unsettling high school football communities. We round up the recent findings.

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Criminal Justice, Health, Race & Gender

Physician-assisted suicide: Resources for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 19, 2017

This collection of research and reports examines physician-assisted suicide in the U.S. and compares American policies and trends with those in Europe.

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firefighter
Environment, Health, Race & Gender

Wildfire smoke: Some older people more vulnerable

by Chloe Reichel | October 18, 2017

Among older people, women and Black people are more likely to be admitted to the hospital from exposure to wildfire smoke than men and people of other races.

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How to find an academic research paper

by David Trilling | October 18, 2017

Looking for research on a particular topic? We’ll walk you through the steps we use here at Journalist’s Resource.

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Health, Race & Gender

More insurance doesn’t mean more care for lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans

by Chloe Reichel | October 16, 2017

Despite gains in health insurance, lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely than straight people to use emergency rooms for routine care, a new study finds.

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road
Economics, Environment, Politics & Government

Climate change costing billions in extra road repairs

by David Trilling | October 13, 2017

American road engineers are using temperature models that do not consider the warming climate, costing the country billions in early repairs, a new study finds.

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Blood glucose monitor and insulin
Health, Race & Gender

Diabetes diagnoses rising in youth, especially among minorities

by Chloe Reichel | October 13, 2017

Type 1 diabetes diagnoses have rapidly risen for Hispanic youth in comparison to other racial and ethnic groups, a recent study finds.

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Christman Hall, Clark University, Atlanta
Economics, Health, Race & Gender

HBCUs: Are black colleges a potential partner in fight against HIV?

by Chloe Reichel | October 12, 2017

Most historically black colleges and universities are located in southern counties home to black populations with above-average rates of HIV infection, a new study finds.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Health

28% of Swiss dentists recommend unnecessary fillings

by David Trilling | October 12, 2017

Most people trust doctors to treat them only when necessary. A new study looks at the problem of “overtreatment recommendations.”

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smoking
Environment, Health

Banning e-cigarette flavors could boost cigarette sales

by David Trilling | October 6, 2017

E-cigarettes come in over 7,000 flavors. If the flavors were banned, as American regulators wish, more people are likely to smoke traditional cigarettes.

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4 takeaways on the economic consequences of the Iran war

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Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects
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Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects

January 5, 2026

In this piece, we share reporting tips, explain how vaccine side effects are tracked in the U.S., and discuss research on the safety of childhood vaccines.

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287(g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

287(g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers

April 30, 2025

“In the span of about two months, the Trump administration radically expanded the 287(g) program beyond anything I have seen in the past 15 years of close study of this precise policy,” writes immigration scholar Austin Kocher.

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