Racial disparities in access to running water: 5 studies to know
We highlight five academic studies to help journalists better understand links between race and access to indoor running water.
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A tale of two pandemics: A nonfiction comic about historical racial health disparities
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University delved into racial health disparities during the 1918 influenza pandemic — and what history can teach us about how to approach the current pandemic.
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Adults with health problems, disabilities are less likely to vote but could swing elections
Adults with health problems are less likely to vote during elections — and racial minorities, seniors and voters with physical and intellectual disabilities are most likely to have health problems.
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Older people more likely to die during heat waves in colder parts of the U.S. — plus, the global inequality of climate change
As wildfires scorch Oregon, California and Washington, two papers offer new detail on the intersection of temperature, mortality and place.
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Tracking coronavirus policies by state: Q and A with health policy expert Julia Raifman
State policy responses to the coronavirus pandemic number in the hundreds and vary widely in their details. Boston University’s Julia Raifman is keeping track of them all.
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Covering rural health care amid COVID-19: 4 tips from Carrie Henning-Smith
We asked Carrie Henning-Smith what she wants journalists to know when covering rural health care in the context of COVID-19.
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Rural health care and COVID-19: A research roundup
As COVID-19 hot spots continue to emerge throughout the U.S., rural health care systems face challenges unlike those in urban areas.
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Kidney dialysis center quality of care: Story leads worth investigating
We provide research-based groundwork for journalists who want to dig into national or local kidney dialysis markets, including an embeddable map with dialysis quality-of-care ratings across the country.
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Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows
Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers.
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Extremely hot weather during pregnancy poses health risks to mothers and infants
Exposure to extremely hot weather relative to the norm during pregnancy puts women and infants at risk for health problems.
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