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Gun violence increases physical, mental health disorders among children, survivors and families, study says
Gun violence became the leading cause of death and injury for children in 2020 and 2021, beating out car crashes,…
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How one reporter covered the benefits of wearable tech for people with Parkinson’s disease
STAT journalist Mario Aguilar speaks about his process and offers advice to reporters covering health technology.
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Watch out for fake, AI-generated medical information
While artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for journalists, it’s important not to take the information…
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Court rules California can share firearm owner data with researchers
A California appeals court in November overturned a ruling that barred the state from sharing the personal information of registered…
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Should Medicare cover obesity drugs? Many oldcer adults think so
While nearly a quarter of older Americans struggle with excess weight, Medicare and other insurers don’t cover some popular treatments.
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The latest Freelance Center resources, at a glance
Check out the revamped Freelance Center, where information is now much easier to find thanks to AHCJ’s brand-new website.
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How to report on the uptick in zoonotic virus outbreaks
Viruses are jumping from animals to humans at an increasing rate each year, according to a new study. Here’s how…
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How to spot and report on deepfakes
Protect yourself and your readers from misinformation by learning how to distinguish deepfakes from real sources.
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The link between mental health and climate change
Fears around climate change and the existential threat it poses can lead to depression, anxiety and more. Here’s how you…
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How they did it: ‘Dying Broke’ series chronicles families’ long-term care struggles
Behind the scenes of a New York Times and KFF Health News joint series documenting the failings of the American…