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Getting up to speed on the latest news on HIV
Heather Boerner HIV is a treasure trove of story ideas. In a companion tip sheet, Heather Boerner listed some things…
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Neutral and accurate: Covering HIV in the modern era
Heather Boerner If you care about the health of communities, about social determinants of health, or about health policy, HIV…
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Active aging: Multiple dimensions contribute to health in older adults
Growing awareness of the importance of remaining active throughout life has given rise to an “active-aging industry.” General contractors now…
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Resources, tips for reporting on sexual assault and harassment
The most recent wave of reporting on sexual abuse and sexual harassment began with the report on Harvey Weinstein’s decades…
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2018 AHCJ Reporting Fellows on Health Care Performance named
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance to five journalists who intend…
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How to add more nuance to your reporting about Lyme disease
Mary Beth Pfeiffer When Mary Beth Pfeiffer chose to look into Lyme disease, she envisioneda short-term and straightforward project. It proved…
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Editor details the challenges of covering genetic testing companies that make dubious claims
Charles Piller In December 2016, Charles Piller, the west coast editor for Stat, reported that a genetic test to identify…
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Dearth of dentistry: Reporter explores how state’s economic health affects its oral health
Caleb Slinkard The Oklahoma newspapers in the Community Newspaper Holding Inc. (CNHI) chain offered readers a series that examines the…
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Drinking whiskey and rye: Alcohol use disorders and older adults
Janice Lynch Schuster While previous generations were more likely to have had ready access to alcohol, baby boomers had easier access…
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Transgender terminology
Writing about medical studies focused on transgender issues and experiences means using the appropriate terminology, whether a trans individual is…