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‘We’re in bold times’: Resurgence of eugenics-coded health policies, products in US
Experts at HJ26 said journalists have a responsibility to identify and push back on policies and actions that contribute to…
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Why reporting on immigration detention conditions can be a challenge
Severe overcrowding, understaffing and poor medical care — including delayed care and inadequate treatment — are leading to a record…
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Public health experts call for renewed attention on HIV/AIDS epidemic
About 4,500 people still die from HIV/AIDS every year in the US. And while highly effective treatments exist, access to…
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Staying sane as a journalist in a time of upheaval
Whether it’s covering a pandemic, war or misinformation, the path forward may not always be clear. A panel at Health…
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Panelists argue for longform storytelling in a 24-hour news cycle
In an era when audiences can scroll past a story in seconds, a panel of public health leaders, journalists and…
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Reporting on MAHA and distrust responsibly
Reporting on the rift between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and mainstream public health experts requires a delicate…
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Supercharge your reporting with these free research tools
A packed HJ26 audience learned how to make better use of two free research tools to find hard-to-reach sources and…
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Panel offers guidance for covering wellness trends responsibly
A panel at HJ26 highlighted the growing influence of the wellness industry and the challenges it presents for journalists.
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Tuberculosis on the rise in US: Local story angles to consider
Tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S., particularly since the pandemic. Journalists should cover TB as both a global and…
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Native American health: Viewing care through an Indigenous lens
At HJ26, panelists discussed how physicians, researchers and journalists can better provide and write about Native American health care.
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