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Four years after Roe’s fall, abortion stories are still worth our while, panelists say
Nearly four years after the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion stories are still plentiful and critical, HJ26…
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Why freelance journalists should consider hiring a personal assistant
At HJ26, independent journalist Tara Haelle explained how a remote personal assistant enables her to be more efficient and productive.
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Doctors are embracing AI, with reservations
Most physicians say AI improves their ability to care for patients, said a panelist at HJ26, even as they worry…
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How to turn climate risk research into local health stories
At HJ26, a session on producing data-driven climate stories examined how recent climate shifts pose health risks for communities worldwide.
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How a freelancer pitched a story about sperm freezing to Popular Science
Freelance journalist Julia Daye’s commitment to attending in-person media events paid off by inspiring one of her 2025 assignments.
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How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are…
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Reporter uncovers how drug companies ‘make’ people into Alzheimer’s patients
Jeanne Lenzer shows how she discovered drug companies recruit people into taking Alzheimer’s blood tests which may cause more harm…
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What to know about the geriatric workforce shortage
The health care system wasn’t built to handle the projected increase in older adults, and there aren’t enough geriatricians to…
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Behind the Ebola outbreak: An expert backgrounder for journalists
In this webinar, prominent public health experts brief you on the 2026 Ebola outbreak and how to communicate it to…
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Funding cuts have hobbled US research with no replacement in sight
Disruptions to research funding during the current Trump admin has left scientists reeling and students questioning their career choice.
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