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Why this matters: HIV, TB conference offers wealth of story ideas, sources
Learn how to identify feature story ideas and second-day stories from an infectious disease conference focused on HIV and tuberculosis.
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Tips for covering the looming diabetes crisis in older adults
The incidence of diabetes is projected to double in the next 20 years as the U.S. population continues to grow…
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Will Biden follow his experts’ advice for reducing medical errors?
Takeaways for journalists from the White House advisory committee’s recommendations to improve patient safety.
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Science magazine reporter Jon Cohen digs deep into history of coronaviruses
Science journalist Jon Cohen discusses how he reported on the history of coronaviruses and their link to SARS-CoV-2.
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Elder scams can have real-world health effects. Will AI make it worse?
It doesn’t matter how educated or enlightened you think you are. Scammers don’t target your brain, experts say, but your…
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Home medical device safety concerns top 2024 health tech hazard list
ECRI stated that home medical device usability challenges for patients and caregivers risks misuse and patient harm.
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Black people exposed to gun violence more likely to deal with suicidal thoughts, says new study
Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to deal with suicidal ideation throughout their lives,…
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Climate change complicates the fight against malaria: How to tell the story
Climate change is making malaria even more deadly around the world, with children under age 5 being the most vulnerable
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State databases pose challenges but can yield powerful insights
Learn how to obtain and use state-collected hospital discharge data to report stories about health care quality.
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How Wired’s Emily Mullin keeps tabs on cutting edge brain implant tech
Investors are racing to fund developments in brain implants, a burgeoning technology that can help people who are paralyzed communicate…