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Why school cell phone bans belong on the public health beat
Journalists need to examine whether school phone bans could unintentionally exacerbate disparities in health, education and opportunity.
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The regulation gap: How to cover toxic chemicals in US products
There’s an unsettling paradox at the heart of reporting on toxic chemicals in consumer products and food in the United…
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How much social media is ‘OK’ for kids? What the data really say
Parents keep asking for a magic number: How much social media is safe for kids? In short, research says there…
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Why Native health care should be on your radar
Native American health care sits at the intersection of federal responsibility, chronic underfunding, and widening health disparities.
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Gestational diabetes is on the rise, another indicator of inequities in health care
A new study found that the rates of gestational diabetes among pregnant people in the U.S. have increased 36% from…
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Health equity stories to follow in 2026
As we head into 2026, here are AHCJ Health Equity Beat Leader Lara Salahi’s predictions for topics poised to dominate…
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Only 11% of patient portals are accessible in multiple languages
Only a small fraction of U.S. hospital patient portals are accessible in multiple languages.
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A new data tool for tracking trans news coverage
The Trans News Initiative aims to give reporters a clear view of the gaps and trends shaping public understanding of…
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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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SNAP benefits on the brink: Why health journalists should look beyond the cliff
Reporters can strengthen their coverage of expiring SNAP benefits by spotlighting solutions that are already in motion in cities and…