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Researchers warn that evidence about microbiome’s role is preliminary
PHOENIX – Journalists who write about health claims connected to the microbiome – the army of bacteria that live on…
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Examining the latest efforts in integrative health
In the face of sky-rocketing rates of chronic disease and addiction, some health care leaders are searching beyond pills and…
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Skepticism is required when covering the science behind genetic tests
Health insurers struggle to understand whether genetic tests give physicians actionable information about how to diagnose and treat patients’ illness.…
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AHCJ celebrates 20 years with conference in the desert
More than 700 people attended Health Journalism 2018, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Reporters, editors, producers,…
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What to ask hospitals about medical device hacking preparedness
It’s only a matter of time before a patient is harmed through medical device hacking, and journalists have many resources…
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Panelists look to the future of Alzheimer’s disease research
Diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease has not changed much in the past 25 years. However, new research may enable earlier…
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2018 AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows selected
Six journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…
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#AHCJ18 panel explores new ways to cover the health effects of climate change
At the Health Journalism 2018 panel session, “Is climate change a threat to public health?” the answer was a resounding…
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#AHCJ18 panel explores prospects for a single-payer health system
Bernie Sanders gave renewed life to the single-payer movement, and it’s likely to play in the 2018 and 2020 elections.…
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Housing as a prescription on the journey to well-being
PHOENIX – Lack of housing is a significant health issue in the United States that is shortening the life expectancy…