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Report shows health insurance coverage is inadequate for many Americans
Health insurance provides insufficient coverage for the care most Americans need, a recent survey shows.
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State firearm regulations have considerable impact on gun deaths
A new analysis spanning over two decades found a connection between strict gun laws and fewer gun deaths. The Nov.…
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A deep dive into climate change-related anxiety and depression, treatment options
Every year, the devastating impacts of human-caused climate change are increasing globally. However, the link between mental health and climate…
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AHCJ Awards 2024 International Health Study Fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded the 2024 International Health Study Fellowships to four journalists who want to…
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How they did it: ‘Dying Broke’ series chronicles families’ long-term care struggles
Behind the scenes of a New York Times and KFF Health News joint series documenting the failings of the American…
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Reckoning with the Bill Gates mythos: A Q&A with investigative journalist Tim Schwab
In this webinar, Schwab and Mary Chris Jaklevic, AHCJ’s Health Beat Leader for patient safety, examine how Gates funding influences…
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Why age bias has real world health effects
A new study found that ageist attitudes and negative self-perceptions of aging directly affect an older person’s physical and mental…
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Why it’s time to spotlight the harms of supply shortages
Shortages of basic drugs and medical supplies have existed for years, but worsening shortfalls have industry groups sounding loud alarms.
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The immigrant health beat: A practical and ethical guide
In this AHCJ webinar, speakers discuss health and ethical issues journalists need to consider when reporting on immigrant health.
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Is there a link between HRT and cognitive decline? Research is inconclusive
Clinical studies have provided contradictory findings about the long-term cognitive and mood effects of menopausal hormone therapies and underscored the…
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