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Covering medical studies
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Publication problems for Cornell nutrition researcher growing
We wrote back in March about the publication troubles of Brian Wansink, Ph.D., a media-friendly and prolific nutrition researcher and…
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When is an interviewee’s sexual preference relevant to your story?
Sensitivity in writing about research related to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals means more than paying attention to language…
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Writing about think tanks and using their research: A cautionary tip sheet
Most reporting on medical research relies on peer-reviewed studies published in medical journals. But independent corporations, nonprofits, advocacy organizations and…
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Genetic testing company blames press coverage for bankruptcy filing
Proove Biosciences, a genetic testing company in Irvine, Calif., was placed into court-ordered receivership at the end of August for…
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Some do’s and don’ts when interviewing people with disabilities
As I write this blog post, I’m scheduled to interview two individuals for a story based on a study about…
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Vaida to lead newest AHCJ core topic effort: infectious diseases
Bara Vaida, an independent journalist based in Washington, D.C., will lead AHCJ’s newest core topic on infectious diseases. She will…
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AHCJ announces new member benefit: Greatly discounted LexisNexis access
AHCJ is excited to announce an offer for significantly discounted access to LexisNexis for association members. The offer, made possible…
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Journalists named to National Cancer Reporting Fellowships
A dozen journalists have been chosen for the 2017 class of the National Cancer Reporting Fellowships. AHCJ will be presenting…
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Resource page a trove of tips on medical research reporting
Time to take a deeper dive into the other resources available at the AHCJ website. On the resources page of…
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Be wary of using these psych terms in medical research reporting
During a recent AHCJ webinar, a guest speaker discussed problems he sees in media reporting on addiction, including terminology that…