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How to the tell the story of nurses of color experiencing racism at work
When Nada Hassanein read the press release about a survey that shed light on racism nurses of color are enduring…
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Brain-computer interfaces translate thoughts to actions
Imagine if a computer or assistive technology could process the thoughts of a person paralyzed or lacking the ability to…
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Going beyond umbrella statistics when covering health in LGBTQ communities
Reporters covering LGBTQ people are encouraged to go beyond umbrella statistics, become familiar with appropriate terminology and avoid framing stories…
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Gaps in medical, legal systems may allow other ‘Dr. Deaths’ to practice, panelists say
Journalists must draw attention to the failures in the U.S. medical and legal systems that allowed Christopher Duntsch, the subject…
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How to cover opioid lawsuits and settlement money
Billions of dollars are soon to be rolling out in the states to settle thousands of lawsuits filed against opioid…
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Resources for covering mysterious hepatitis in kids
Hundreds of young children in the U.S. and the United Kingdom have developed hepatitis — inflammation of the liver —…
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With Roe likely in its final days, experts say reporters should sharpen focus on abortion as a health issue
Pregnancy is a medical condition and abortion is an intervention for it, so journalists writing about the topic should take…
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Rising prescription drug prices: What to know
In pharmacies across the country, sticker shock is not uncommon. The high price of prescription drugs is one of the…
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FDA Commissioner Califf sounds the alarm on health misinformation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., M.A.C.C., isn’t easy to rattle. During a Q&A on Friday, April…
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How to find reliable COVID-19 data
One of the most challenging aspects of reporting on the pandemic has been accessing reliable, accurate data about COVID-19 and…
