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How to find and tell fresh stories about infertility and reproductive health
In a news cycle jammed with dystopian headlines, experts and advocates encourage writers to find new angles on modern family…
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Why the Trump administration’s university funding freezes is a health story
Health journalists need to keep the public informed on what’s at stake amid the Trump admin’s university funding freezes.
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Drug raid coverage a missed opportunity in public health messaging
A study suggests that drug raid coverage mainly amplifies police narratives while neglecting a crucial element: public health messaging.
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Media coverage of gun violence varies dramatically based on where shootings occur, report says
Significant biases and stereotypes in the news skew the public’s perception of gun violence and its victims, a wide-ranging report…
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Meals on Wheels and similar programs left in limbo amid agency dismantling
The dismantling of the Administration for Community Living has left senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels in jeopardy. Here’s…
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The Jackson Heart Study: How historic research can inspire story ideas
Long-running research projects such as the Jackson Heart Study offer deep insights into how basic biomedical studies can improve health…
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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?
A recent study on a health system’s efforts to unify outpatient practices suggests it may help dismantle some long-standing disparities.
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Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults
If the Fiscal Year 2025 budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a…
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What’s at stake for older adults amid proposed Medicaid cuts
If Congress slashes $880 billion from the proposed federal budget, it will mean significant Medicaid cuts.
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Impossible odds persist for many on organ transplant waitlist
Getting an organ transplant is a game of chance where your odds depend on the color of your skin, the…