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Covering use of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture
Maryn McKenna Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture has led to a rise in the number of…
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These helpful resources can reduce journalistic math anxiety
Tara Haelle Few things are more frustrating, humbling or sometimes even confidence-shaking than embarking on a story heavy into research…
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Save the date: Phoenix to host Health Journalism 2018
The Association of Health Care Journalists will convene in Phoenix for Health Journalism 2018. The organization’s annual conference is slated…
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Comparative Effectiveness Research Fellows named for 2017
Ten journalists have been chosen for the third class of the AHCJ Fellowship on Comparative Effectiveness Research. The fellowship program was…
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Covering Harvey: Resources on hurricanes and natural disasters
People in Texas will be dealing with the aftermath of Harvey for a long time. Even if you’re not reporting…
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How dental pain has contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic
Mary Otto Dentists are among the leading prescribers of opioid pain medications in the country, according to numerous studies. The…
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What to know about reporting on shingles
Liz Seegert You probably have heard of shingles, a condition caused by reactivation of the chicken pox virus in older…
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How one reporter advanced a hospital cyberattack story
Melanie Evans Melanie Evans has been covering hospitals for many years, but she was not an expert on cybersecurity when…
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Consider these issues when reporting on local dental services for senior citizens
Mary Otto Is the lack of dental care for senior citizens a concern in your area? Have health officials in…
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2017 AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows selected
Six journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…