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Public health
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Dueling public health crises: Overdoses and firearm injuries a deadly combination in Indianapolis
Two years of data in Indianapolis show that 75% of census tracts in the city had both high rates of…
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Warning labels could help regulate social media. But will it make us healthier?
The Surgeon General recently called for warning labels on social media, the first time it’s been equated with harmful substances…
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Why it matters that the Surgeon General called firearm violence a public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy officially called firearm violence an “urgent public health crisis.” Here’s why that matters.
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Tip sheet: Covering the ongoing problem of lead contamination
Lead contamination is ever-present across the U.S. Here’s how to report on it.
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5 reports look at causes of health disparities in the U.S.
Stories about health disparities — even ones about CDC statistics — need context about the social causes that contribute to…
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Fixing the public health system for the next pandemic
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress last month, will be sending about $100 billion into the U.S. public…
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Advice on repairing public trust in the CDC
With public trust at an all-time low in government scientists and public health agencies, what can be done to repair…
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How to find local public health sources for your coronavirus coverage
Getting accurate data and information from local and state public officials is central to all journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Resources for covering Hurricane Dorian and disaster preparedness
As Hurricane Dorian reaches closer to landfall in Florida or southern Georgia this weekend, we’ve updated our list of resources…
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Covering a controversial study: How to dig deep on a deadline
From the moment I saw the study — and editorial and editor’s note — among JAMA’s embargoed studies, I knew…
