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Let’s cool the hype about ‘ice’ treatment for breast cancer
As cryoablation for breast cancer becomes more available, journalists should emphasize that there’s uncertainty about how effective it is.
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How to help your audience understand the unprecedented LA fires
Journalists need to help audiences understand how new and different these fires are, and what that means going forward.
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U.S. gun violence worse than any other wealthy nation, costs the country billions
Gun violence rates in the U.S. are far worse than any other developed nation. But how exactly do the numbers…
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What journalists should know about the threat of chikungunya
Recent research shows chikungunya, a tropical disease, is likely to increase due to the continuing effects of climate change.
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Study on fluoride risk reinforces need for more U.S.-based research
A study suggesting a relationship between high fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children requires context to avoid sensationalism.
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Residents in certain ZIP codes are more likely to be fatally shot by police
A person’s ZIP code could determine their risk of being shot and killed by police, according to a recent study.
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Six novel angles for covering telehealth
Ideas include how telehealth may be beneficial for dementia patients, how more women are using virtual visits for abortion pills,…
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Obstetric care continues to vanish from rural areas
When rural hospitals go into the red, they often have little choice but to stop delivering babies. The result can…
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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High level of RSV cases shows room for improvement in vaccine awareness
Recent studies provide supportive data on RSV in young children which journalists can use as they cover the respiratory virus…