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ACA hits new high and survives in court, but journalists still have some explaining to do
With just over a week to go in June, the Affordable Care Act has already had a very successful month…
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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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Affordable Care Act survives again as SCOTUS rejects third challenge
Ruling 7-2 on Thursday in a challenge that Texas and other states brought against the Affordable Care Act, the U.S.…
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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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Recent studies examine Rx medication use and fall risk in older adults
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults. Those with cognitive impairment are two to three…
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How they did it: Reporting on junk health insurance plans
Early in May, ProPublica health care reporter Jenny Deam wrote about the financial ruin that often results when unknowing consumers…
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Alzheimer’s drug approved Monday by FDA raises questions for journalists
Part two of two parts; the first ran Thursday, June 10. There’s still a great deal we don’t yet understand…
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug, but controversy persists
Part one of two parts; the second runs tomorrow, Friday, June 11. You might think that the first new drug…
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Stigmatizing language, inclusive solutions and telehealth big topics in health IT
Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion has been a major theme at medical conferences this year, and the American Medical Informatics…
