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New insights for health journalists from a climate communication research review
Many people don’t get important info about their health because it’s siloed as an environmental topic. Health journalists can help…
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How to get quotes when scientists won’t talk on the record about climate change
Climate silence deepens among scientists affected by DOGE cuts. How do journalists get the quotes they need to inform their…
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Death, crime and care: What research says about harm reduction centers
Clear, evidence-based reporting is important to counter myths, explain legal uncertainty and show what harm reduction centers actually do.
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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. What to know
In 2021, gun violence replaced car crashes as the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. It has…
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U.S. News rankings highlight significance of nursing home staffing shortages
Fewer than one in five nursing homes earned top honors in the latest U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2026 rankings.
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Black families most in need of victim compensation funds, yet more likely to be denied
A new study shows that Black families who lost a relative to homicide are most likely to file victim compensation…
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Why reporters should cover this week’s CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
A CDC committee will discuss its current policy of universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec.…
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How to find stories in states’ plans for the Rural Health Transformation Program
All 50 states have applied for federal grants to boost rural health care. Journalists can find good stories by reviewing…
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Hospital flood risk: How to use KFF’s mapping analysis
KFF Health News reporter Holly Hacker shares how she hopes health journalists will use her teams’ analysis of hospital flood…