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Journalists’ role in covering vaccine hesitancy
Scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the safety and effectiveness of CDC-recommended childhood vaccines for protecting children against preventable infectious diseases such…
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‘Sexology’ fraud duped dozens of reporters — don’t be among them next time
We journalists rely on many tools in our trade: research articles, books, interviews, pen and paper, accumulated knowledge and experience,…
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A good story about medical studies begins with a responsible headline
Many journalists have little to do with the final headline that ends up on their story, while others — such…
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Tips for covering climate change, infectious diseases and health
Diseases caused by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas tripled and nine new pathogens carried by these insects have been discovered in the U.S.…
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5 tips for writing better health news headlines
A headline has a big job to do: It must catch a reader’s attention, offer the gist of a story…
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Ebola research continues in U.S. as violence inhibits treatment efforts in Africa
Recent violent attacks on Medicines San Frontieres (MSF) Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo raise the prospect…
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CDC study suggests many kids using excess toothpaste
The good news is that nearly 80 percent of American kids are brushing their teeth by the age of 1,…
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FDA warning letter prompts some creative writing
It seems we just can’t shake our obsession with youth or the idea or living forever. While the field of…
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Covering climate change, infectious diseases and health
Diseases caused by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas tripled and nine new pathogens carried by these insects have been discovered in…
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Breakthrough research reveals parachutes don’t prevent death when jumping from a plane
It’s been 15 years since BMJ published the most rigorous type of study there is — a systematic review of…
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