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Gun violence increases physical, mental health disorders among children, survivors and families, study says
Gun violence became the leading cause of death and injury for children in 2020 and 2021, beating out car crashes,…
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How one reporter covered the benefits of wearable tech for people with Parkinson’s disease
STAT journalist Mario Aguilar speaks about his process and offers advice to reporters covering health technology.
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New quality measure to illuminate the hidden harm of excess CT radiation
In 2009, a scandal erupted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles when a computed tomography (CT) programming error caused more…
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Watch out for fake, AI-generated medical information
While artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for journalists, it’s important not to take the information…
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Court rules California can share firearm owner data with researchers
A California appeals court in November overturned a ruling that barred the state from sharing the personal information of registered…
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Should Medicare cover obesity drugs? Many oldcer adults think so
While nearly a quarter of older Americans struggle with excess weight, Medicare and other insurers don’t cover some popular treatments.
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Tips for covering guns and domestic violence: A lethal combination
Domestic violence is a pattern of verbal, physical, emotional, economic, psychological and/or sexual abuse in any type of relationship —…
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How to report on the uptick in zoonotic virus outbreaks
Viruses are jumping from animals to humans at an increasing rate each year, according to a new study. Here’s how…
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Study reveals that language-based discrimination limits access to mental health services
A recent study published in Health Affairs Scholar revealed significant challenges for Spanish speakers trying to access in-person or telehealth-based…
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AHCJ releases interactive state-by-state health insurance guide
The new tool will help health care journalists understand and navigate the complexities of the U.S. health insurance system.
