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Bird flu: Background and data overview for reporters
It’s important to provide background context when writing about bird flu for those who have not been following it all…
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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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What journalists should know about lab-developed tests
In March, a federal court invalidated FDA regulations on lab-developed tests. Your audience needs to know the implications of this…
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What if the ACA included a public option insurance plan?
Early versions of the Affordable Care Act included a government-run public option health insurance program — but lobbyists stopped it.
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Medical device manufacturers often delay reporting adverse safety events, study says
A recent study found late reports of deaths, injuries and device malfunctions from medical device makers. Who will review these…
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Covering measles in 2026: Updated data, guidance and reliable sources
It’s crucial for journalists to include accurate information about measles and vaccination in their coverage of the ongoing outbreak.
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3 common freelance conundrums — and how to handle them
During April’s Lunch and Learn, freelance journalists advised one another on how to work through their current challenges.
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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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Covering the ongoing bird flu story as it unfolds
Check out these tips for reporting on the ongoing bird flu outbreak, including how to seek out undercovered stories and…
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Philly-based organization republishes Surgeon General’s gun violence advisory after Trump admin removes it
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting republished the former Surgeon General’s advisory after the Trump administration purged it from…
