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Conference
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The Monkeypox threat and what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
The world isn’t done with the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic, and now another pathogen has public health officials on high alert:…
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Brain-computer interfaces translate thoughts to actions
Imagine if a computer or assistive technology could process the thoughts of a person paralyzed or lacking the ability to…
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Going beyond umbrella statistics when covering health in LGBTQ communities
Reporters covering LGBTQ people are encouraged to go beyond umbrella statistics, become familiar with appropriate terminology and avoid framing stories…
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Gaps in medical, legal systems may allow other ‘Dr. Deaths’ to practice, panelists say
Journalists must draw attention to the failures in the U.S. medical and legal systems that allowed Christopher Duntsch, the subject…
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How to cover opioid lawsuits and settlement money
Billions of dollars are soon to be rolling out in the states to settle thousands of lawsuits filed against opioid…
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Tips for freelancers — from ideas to rewrites and beyond
Freelance writers, even those with years of experience, can run into challenges working with the editors who commission their pieces.…
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With Roe likely in its final days, experts say reporters should sharpen focus on abortion as a health issue
Pregnancy is a medical condition and abortion is an intervention for it, so journalists writing about the topic should take…
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Think outside the box when looking for human sources
It can seem hard for journalists to find people open to sharing personal stories about sensitive topics. But they can…
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Rising prescription drug prices: What to know
In pharmacies across the country, sticker shock is not uncommon. The high price of prescription drugs is one of the…
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FDA Commissioner Califf sounds the alarm on health misinformation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., M.A.C.C., isn’t easy to rattle. During a Q&A on Friday, April…