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Not as divided as we think? Ahead of midterms, don’t overlook where Americans agree on health
Research suggests that many Americans view inequities in health care as systemic issues. Here are some reporting approaches to showcase…
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Ebola’s outbreak culture in a time of retreat
While Outbreak Culture focused on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which would subside, the central question that drove my…
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New study quantifies the annual cost of dementia at $818 billion, with families picking up most of the tab
A new study puts the total U.S. cost of dementia at $818 billion for 2026, but only 27% of that…
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How AI helped reporters uncover medical neglect in ICE detention facilities
Learn how AP and KFF Health News journalists combined AI-assisted analysis with months of traditional reporting to expose medical neglect…
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Obesity drugs are more available than ever, but weight stigma is still an issue
GLP-1s are challenging how clinicians and society think about obesity, but weight stigma remains prevalent, said panelists at HJ26.
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Health stories are plentiful in the data center boom
Health journalists can find numerous stories by investigating the impacts of data centers built to handle AI searches and algorithms.
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‘We’re in bold times’: Resurgence of eugenics-coded health policies, products in US
Experts at HJ26 said journalists have a responsibility to identify and push back on policies and actions that contribute to…
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Why reporting on immigration detention conditions can be a challenge
Severe overcrowding, understaffing and poor medical care — including delayed care and inadequate treatment — are leading to a record…
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Public health experts call for renewed attention on HIV/AIDS epidemic
About 4,500 people still die from HIV/AIDS every year in the US. And while highly effective treatments exist, access to…
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Native American health: Viewing care through an Indigenous lens
At HJ26, panelists discussed how physicians, researchers and journalists can better provide and write about Native American health care.