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People experiencing total loss of teeth declines, but not in all populations
Health officials say that thanks to factors including the disease-fighting power of optimally fluoridated water and toothpaste, complete tooth loss,…
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Covering the mosquito-borne disease malaria
Though U.S.-based journalists may not see malaria as a local threat, public health experts urge journalists to get up to…
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Covering a controversial study: How to dig deep on a deadline
From the moment I saw the study — and editorial and editor’s note — among JAMA’s embargoed studies, I knew it would be a…
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How payment reform could help the U.S. reduce its high C-section rate
America’s shameful maternity mortality rate is closely associated with its high rate of Cesarean-section deliveries. Hospitals, physicians and mothers themselves…
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Journalists encouraged to apply for AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists is accepting applications for the second class of AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships. The…
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Democratic presidential candidate plans on health IT issues
We’re compiling Democratic presidential candidates’ plans on health IT topics such as telehealth, broadband access, remote patient monitoring, electronic health…
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Emergency preparedness among U.S. hospitals a potential story for your community
Public health emergencies happen. From a severe flu season or measles outbreaks to a massive wildfire or hurricane, count on…
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Waking the public up to the threat of antibiotic resistance
Matt Richtel Until about 20 years ago, the threat of antibiotic resistance remained muted because there were plenty of new…
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Opioid epidemic: Focus turns to how dentists are treating pain
In recent years, officials at the federal level have made a point of including dentists in their work to stem…
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Looking behind the hype — and potential — of a lifestyle approach to Alzheimer’s
Linda Marsa Journalist Linda Marsa received third place honors in AHCJ’s Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism for her…