Category
Health equity
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025
While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Here are some story ideas…
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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates
A recent study found that fewer breast cancer screenings did not lead to a significant increase in more advanced cancers…
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How retail pharmacies are bringing clinical trials to the community
Walgreens is now conducting a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial across eight states in partnership with the government.
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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research
Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities — but omitting them can also be problematic, a…
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6 story ideas as the Supreme Court mulls transgender health care
Following hours of oral arguments on Dec. 4, the Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care…
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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity
Trump’s proposals to expand the child tax credit have reignited talks about this crucial policy tool and its impacts on…
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Fellowship opens door to comprehensive abortion access coverage in U.S., France
Reporter Ariel Cohen discusses how an AHCJ fellowship helped her write a six-story series examining abortion policies in the U.S.…
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PFAS may contaminate drinking water of one in five Americans, study suggests
An estimated 71 to 95 million Americans may unknowingly drink water contaminated by PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
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Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?
Doulas are proving to be a valuable resource in the pursuit of safer, more equitable childbirth experiences.