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Beyond ‘too much screen time’: Another way to frame stories about youth mental health
Youth mental health coverage often boils down to this: “Is social media to blame?” But some researchers say that may…
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Not as divided as we think? Ahead of midterms, don’t overlook where Americans agree on health
Research suggests that many Americans view inequities in health care as systemic issues. Here are some reporting approaches to showcase…
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Ebola’s outbreak culture in a time of retreat
While Outbreak Culture focused on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which would subside, the central question that drove my…
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Pediatric cancer survivors face lifelong physical challenges, but early rehab can help
At HJ26, Lynn Tanner of Children’s Minnesota discussed her decades of research into long-term quality of life for pediatric cancer…
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The mifepristone whiplash story and how to cover it
The court’s decision to block telehealth prescribing of mifepristone signals ongoing instability in how a widely used, evidence-based medication is…
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Reporting on the health impacts of bathroom policies for transgender people
Policies limiting access to everyday spaces like bathrooms can intensify stigma, discrimination and exclusion for trans and nonbinary people.
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Why the rise of online sports betting is a public health story
Easy access, fast betting cycles and constant promotion has led researchers to pay attention to potential health effects of sports…
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Why school cell phone bans belong on the public health beat
Journalists need to examine whether school phone bans could unintentionally exacerbate disparities in health, education and opportunity.
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The regulation gap: How to cover toxic chemicals in US products
There’s an unsettling paradox at the heart of reporting on toxic chemicals in consumer products and food in the United…
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How much social media is ‘OK’ for kids? What the data really say
Parents keep asking for a magic number: How much social media is safe for kids? In short, research says there…