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Covering the fallout of NIH funding cuts on health equity research
It’s important to explain both the short- and long-term consequences of the NIH funding cuts while navigating politically charged rhetoric…
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Tariffs and meds: What health journalists should watch for now
The story of tariffs on medications has shifted quickly in recent weeks due to new trade agreements, industry reactions and…
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Hearing health is health equity — reporting beyond the ear
A new study may help journalists explore the quieter — yet no less urgent — barriers to hearing care.
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Telling the story of the pivot on homelessness policy
Trump’s new executive order on homelessness prioritizes surveillance and institutionalization over treatment and support, critics say.
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Following the money and the mission in corporate social responsibility campaigns
Whether driven by reputation, regulation, or real commitment to change, corporate social responsibility efforts increasingly shape how communities access care.
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Medicaid cuts: Tips for covering the legal frontlines
Deepen your reporting and capture the ripple effects of intensifying legal battles against cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA subsidies.
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How one reporter revealed dangerous levels of radioactivity in groundwater
A Toledo Blade reporter’s independent water testing found levels of radioactivity up to 1,731 times higher than normal background levels.
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A new way to measure perinatal mortality — and why it matters
The CDC has adopted a new, broader definition of perinatal mortality — deaths that occur around the time of birth.
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Why the Trump administration’s university funding freezes is a health story
Health journalists need to keep the public informed on what’s at stake amid the Trump admin’s university funding freezes.
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Drug raid coverage a missed opportunity in public health messaging
A study suggests that drug raid coverage mainly amplifies police narratives while neglecting a crucial element: public health messaging.