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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.
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Navigating public health and politics in fluoride coverage
A swirl of new research, legal fights and political shifts are pushing water fluoridation back into the headlines — and…
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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?
A recent study on a health system’s efforts to unify outpatient practices suggests it may help dismantle some long-standing disparities.
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Impossible odds persist for many on organ transplant waitlist
Getting an organ transplant is a game of chance where your odds depend on the color of your skin, the…
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Telehealth is falling short among Medicaid recipients, study says
A new study suggests that telehealth isn’t serving Medicaid beneficiaries well since they’re less likely to get substance use disorder…
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Gutting USAID won’t solve the budget deficit. It will cost lives
A recent poll reveals the most prominent myths about USAID, and how journalists can help set the record straight.
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5 story ideas on migrant health crises at the U.S.-Mexico border
Although less visible, the profound public health challenges facing migrants and communities at the U.S.-Mexico border demand attention.