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.
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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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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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Mpox: An explainer and research roundup
A handful of researchers tried to notify the international community about a brewing problem with mpox, but their reports went mostly unnoticed until an outbreak in the United Kingdom in May 2022. Following a new alert from the CDC we’ve updated this piece, first published in 2022, with more research.
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Dengue: A primer and research roundup
Dengue is having a record-breaking year. To help you with your reporting, we provide an overview of the mosquito-borne disease, followed by summaries of several research studies.
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Reporting on psychedelics research or legislation? Proceed with caution
Despite the hype, optimism and legislation involving the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, researchers warn that there’s much we don’t know. This research roundup looks at some of the knowns and unknowns of psilocybin, MDMA and other hallucinogens.
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Seasonal holiday injuries: A research roundup
Holidays are a time for celebration, but also a source of injuries. Several research studies examine both common and uncommon types and sources of seasonal holiday injuries, which usually peak on the week after Thanksgiving and continue until the end of the year.
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Silicosis: An explainer and research roundup
Silicosis is an ancient job-related lung disease affecting construction workers and miners who come in contact with silica dust. But in recent decades, it also has been affecting younger workers who fabricate artificial stone, which is used for countertops and has a high silica concentration.
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