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/ 6 months agoJournalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics
A study shows that Americans believe news organizations report the news inaccurately not because they are politically biased, but because they...
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/ 6 months agoFDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks
It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take...
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/ 6 months agoJournalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis
Whether you’re a reporter, a teacher or a nurse, it’s becoming more difficult to find meaning in your work.
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/ 6 months agoHow Jefferson and Madison’s partnership – a friendship told in letters – shaped America’s separation of church and state
More than 2,000 letters between the two founders are available online. Many attest to their deep commitment to religious freedom.
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/ 6 months agoDebate offers opportunity for errors, partisan spin − and maybe an opening for change
Featuring several unique rules, including no live audience and mics that cut off when it’s not a speaker’s turn, the debate...
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/ 6 months agoKidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why
As it is now, the transplant system treats kidneys from all Black donors as if they are at higher risk for...
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/ 6 months agoWhen people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts
A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and...
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/ 6 months agoLead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
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/ 6 months agoGenetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender
Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more than just genes and genitals.
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/ 6 months agoUS charitable giving dipped to $557B in 2023, but outlook is getting brighter
Grants from foundations are gradually growing as a share of all the donations Americans make.
