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Week in Review, July 14

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Examine the link between alcohol and heart disease. (BMJ, June 14, 2016)
  • Read about the push to end straight-ticket voting.  (Governing, July 14, 2016)
  • Consider the shortage of geriatricians. (Kaiser Health News, July 13, 2016)  
  • See which consumer complaints made a top-ten list. (Consumer Federation of America, July 13, 2016)
  • Explore the impact of funds redirected away from state and local health departments toward the national Zika response. (National Association of County and City Health Officials, May 2016)