Race and the newsroom: 7 studies to know
The conversation about newsroom diversity, race in journalism and coverage of race in the news is one the profession has been circling back to for decades. These seven papers can help inform the discussion.
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Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows
The new e-cigarette flavor ban has a notable exemption: menthol. 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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Research: Siblings, other relatives contribute more to household instability than parents do
A new paper quantifies the amount of household instability U.S. children experience over the course of their childhoods. A key source of instability: siblings, stepsiblings and other relatives.
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Higher taxes, more violence against black politicians during Reconstruction era
A new paper out of the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that for each additional dollar in per capita tax revenue collected in 1870, a black politician was 25% more likely to experience violence.
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Toxic waste sites and environmental justice: Research roundup
Research that looks into exactly where toxic waste sites are located, and the demographics of neighboring communities.
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Minority children benefit from obesity prevention program
A childhood obesity prevention program helped kids get healthier, especially minority children, new research finds.
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Parents in prison and the lasting health effects on children
Adults who had incarcerated parents are less likely to get medical care when they need it and more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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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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Hepatitis C treatment in black patients: Longer isn’t better
A shorter course of treatment for hepatitis C works just as well as a longer one for black patients.
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