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FDA to regulate lab-developed tests, citing safety issues raised by journalists
News articles about lab-developed tests contributed to the FDA’s “growing body of evidence” that inaccurate tests threaten public health.
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How AI could help triage emergency department care
Two studies indicate that Chat GPT-4 could help triage emergency department care or predict hospital admissions.
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Tip sheet: A quick primer on long-term care
Here’s what to keep in mind when reporting on the potpourri of federal, state and local long-term care programs, services…
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‘The Heat Will Kill You First:’ A conversation with author Jeff Goodell
At HJ24, journalist and author Jeff Goodell talked about his book “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death…
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Why it matters that the Surgeon General called firearm violence a public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy officially called firearm violence an “urgent public health crisis.” Here’s why that matters.
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Girls — especially girls of color — are getting their first menstrual periods earlier
The average age of a girls’ first menstrual period has been decreasing among younger generations, particular among racial minorities.
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How a Mashable senior reporter exposed hidden dangers of online teen peer-support forums
Mashable reporter Rebecca Ruiz exposed the potential for harassment and manipulation of vulnerable youth on peer-support forums.
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How journalists can follow the money of misinformation groups
The rash of measles outbreaks across the country is yet another symptom of rising anti-vaccine sentiment and misinformation in the…
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KFF reporter offers tips for mining hospital inspection reports
HJ24 panelists covered how to read, analyze and find stories in reports generated by inspections performed in response to a…
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Individuals, communities face rippling health effects of incarceration
At HJ24, panelists discussed how incarceration threatens public health and exacerbates health disparities in communities.