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Higher levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may help preserve brain health
New research on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may give us more insight into factors that affect cognitive health in aging adults.
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Clearing up confusion on drug price rules and revisions
It’s not yet clear what the Trump administration intends to do about current or planned efforts to lower prescription drug…
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Finding and sharing hospital prices with your audience
During this AHCJ webinar, journalists learned how to gather price information from hospitals and compare prices among multiple hospitals.
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Tips for covering the controversy surrounding pulse oximeters
The FDA just released new guidance on pulse oximeters after decades of studies showed how they don’t work well on…
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Kennedy’s hearings for HHS Secretary start today: What Americans need to know
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings begin, journalists can report on recent developments about his anti-vaccine views and disregard…
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4 angles to consider when covering the far-reaching effects of the NIH pause
The National Institutes of Health has experienced unprecedented restrictions on their operations in Trump’s first week.
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2025 Health IT trends: Emerging technologies, AI remain prominent
Telehealth, remote patient monitoring, artificial intelligence and more: Here’s what you can expect in the health IT sector in 2025.
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How to overcome challenges reporting hospital price data
Here’s how three reporters explained how Parkview Health’s prices became among the highest, harming consumers and employers.
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Freelance science writer shares pros of writing for research institutions, universities
About a year into freelancing, Rachel Tompa, Ph.D., describes her transition from staff jobs, writing mostly for institutions and more.
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Guardian journalists show the harm of hospital’s high prices
Learn how three Guardian US reporters documented an Indiana hospital system’s consolidation that saddled patients with high prices.
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