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Infectious diseases
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Pandemic, closed clinics drove rise in drug overdoses and STDs, data show
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on July 16 published data showing drug overdose deaths soared 30 percent in…
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Science writer follows the trail of tick bites and a meat allergy
A feature story exploring how some ticks can cause people to develop an allergy to meat was one of the…
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Covering HIV angles and updated HIV and AIDS resources tip sheet
Most of our attention over the past year has been on the COVID-19 pandemic, but AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and…
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Science journalist Siri Carpenter says ‘follow the money’ to combat misinformation
Among the biggest challenges for health and science writers over the past year is how best to respond to misinformation.…
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Tips on picking good photos for vaccine stories
Those who have known me long enough have, at some point or another, heard one of my diatribes about poorly…
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Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are likely becoming a big story in your area
The mild winter in the U.S. suggests that it will be a busy year for ticks — just as more…
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How the pandemic turned a local reporter into an award-winning data journalist
Before the pandemic, National Public Radio reporter Alex Smith conducted most of his interviews in person. But as the pandemic…
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Worst of COVID may be yet to come in Africa
For global health reporters watching for the next COVID-19 story, health officials warn that all eyes should remain on Africa,…
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Finding diverse sources for your COVID-19 reporting
News organizations continue to grapple with ways to include in their stories more COVID-19 experts from underrepresented racial and ethnic…
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More resources on variants for your COVID-19 reporting toolbox
Back in January, Bara Vaida, the AHCJ core topic leader for infectious disease, wrote a helpful post on resources for…