Oral health worse among undocumented immigrants
…new research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska, University of Wisconsin, City University of…
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Foodborne illness: Causes, identification and costs
…and nearly 9,000 complaints of foodborne illness in New York City over five years. A brush with foodborne illness, or the mere threat of illness, is often enough to put…
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Covering rural America: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right
…resides in rural areas is pumped underground to allow for the convenient turning on of the tap in a city. So I think that reporters have a really overlooked opportunity…
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How heat waves affect older people
…During the study period, there were dozens to hundreds of deaths attributable to heatwave for each city, equating to an economic loss of several million Australian dollars every year. Although…
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How the media covers obesity in America
…and associated policy responses, like soda taxes, city bike initiatives and school nutrition programs, as compared with coverage that focuses on personal responsibility for obesity, like individuals’ unhealthy food choices…
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8 tips for covering U.S. elections from a former elections administrator
…and ballots?) 6. Remind voters ahead of time about key information. People move often, so it’s important to remind them that election processes can differ by city, county and state….
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Where are opioids prescribed the most?
…rates are located in New York City and urban areas in California and Virginia. A full ranking of all congressional districts is available as a supplemental table to the paper….
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Covering identity politics: Tips from the Washington Post’s Eugene Scott
…covered breaking news at CNN Politics. And prior to that, he reported on local politics for the Arizona Republic, Kansas City Star and Charlotte Observer. Scott spoke recently at an…
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‘Fake news’ and school uniforms: Our most popular research roundups in 2018
…how the Olympics affect local communities in areas such as housing costs, the labor market and city branding. “The Supreme Court, Public Opinion and Decision-Making: Research Roundup” In this roundup…
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The short- and long-term effects of a U.S. government shutdown
…a city that’s been hollowed out by a government shutdown? This study, published by a private, independent economic research institute based out of Germany, compares crime rates in Washington, DC…
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