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What is a successful death? It depends on who you ask
While the idea of hospice and palliative care are slowly becoming part of the national health conversation, many people still…
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Water quality issues ripple beyond crisis in Flint
“The problem with lead is that it’s now really everywhere.” That’s what David Rosner, author of “Lead Wars,” told NPR…
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#AHCJ16 session to tackle how consumers might benefit if they shop for care based on price
It’s no secret that health care prices nationwide vary widely from one market to the next, and even within individual…
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Understanding and covering the evolving landscape of the ‘good’ death
Until the 1920s, most Americans died relatively quickly and at home, surrounded by things and people – including their minister,…
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#AHCJ16 roundtable to discuss the landscape of urban health challenges
There’s no shortage of good panels at this week’s Health Journalism 2016 in Cleveland, especially for reporters interested in social factors…
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It’s not always easy to find the right case history to flesh out your reporting
Where would journalists be without good tips? It wasn’t long after the AHCJ website increased its focus on LGBT health…
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Taking a fresh look at nutrition for older adults
New paradigms are needed to address our growing understanding of the physiology of aging and how it affects the nutrient…
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Tips on medical research reporting 101 kicks off #AHCJ16 in Cleveland
Almost since the inception of health journalism, reporting on medical research has been one of the mainstays of the job.…
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Backers of water fluoridation get boost from Calgary studies
Tooth decay rates among children in Calgary, Canada have spiked in recent years. The authors of two newly published studies…
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Making the most of medical research sessions at #AHCJ16
Each year, the AHCJ conference includes a smorgasbord of opportunities to inform and enhance journalists’ knowledge and reporting. Topics include…