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HPV vaccine: What the latest evidence shows and how to report on it
A recent evidence review and meta-analysis of the HPV vaccine offers journalists a comprehensive, up-to-date evidence base.
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Buyer beware: The risks of using AI for Medicare enrollment advice
Health journalists covering the annual scramble should know why using AI as a shortcut could backfire — and what is…
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How to cover vaping’s promise without losing sight of its risks
While vaping is less harmful than cigarettes, suggesting vaping is healthy or implying that e-cigarettes are risk-free is highly inaccurate.
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AI data centers impact public health. Here’s how to report the story
As tech firms build thousands of AI data centers across the U.S., health experts warn that these facilities may have…
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Earn your Certification in Covering Rural Health today
Attend four of our five Rural Health Webinars (or watch the recordings), take the quiz and earn your Certification in…
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Study: Does earlier menopause onset mean faster cognitive decline?
A new study found that women who experience earlier-onset menopause had earlier cognitive decline and were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sooner.
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Nursing home oversight lags, putting residents at risk
A recent KFF analysis of federal nursing home oversight found an association between short staffing and serious harm to residents.
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Watch: Sociologist J. Tom Mueller makes ‘The Case for Rural America’
J. Tom Mueller, author of “The Case for Rural America,” discusses the myths shaping policy and why journalists should rethink…
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Watch: How data centers impact the environment and health in rural areas
Find fresh angles and untold stories about data centers’ impact on rural environmental health from a panel of experts.
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How to use the Social Security Administration’s Open Data Portal in your reporting
For reporters covering aging, poverty, disability and more, the portal offers a way to localize national stats and focus on…