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From staff reporter to independent journalist: How to make the switch
In this interview, Medaris discusses her approach to launching her freelancing career and offers tips to other journalists who may…
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Key health takeaways from the COP28 Climate Change Conference
Catch up on what happened at the United Nations’ 13-day COP28 climate change conference.
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How one reporter tracked the money trail behind efforts to limit medical abortion
Journalist Amanda Becker with The 19th showed how a conservative legal activist is a key figure in efforts to ban…
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Learn about and apply for the Science-Health-Environment fellowship
Learn about the 2024 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship from former fellows and organization representatives.
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TikTok’s hormone hokum is hurting people, experts say
Endocrinology experts say that TikTok influencers are spreading harmful misinformation about “hormone balancing.”
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Adieu, Aduhelm: Biogen pulls plug on controversial Alzheimer’s drug
The discontinuation of Biogen’s Aduhelm is a cautionary tale of overpromising, under-delivering, and an inside look at FDA sausage-making.
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How to meet your freelance business goals
Creating a freelance business plan can lead to more satisfying writing gigs, less stress and greater income.
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The importance of accurate, sensitive reporting on long COVID
One of the still most underreported consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the ongoing long COVID epidemic.
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Why ACA enrollment has broken records for the third year in a row
In the 10 years since the Affordable Care Act became effective, it’s never been more popular than it is today.
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When hospital ransomware attacks target patients: A new trend to follow
Hackers targeting hospital systems have started extorting patients directly. Make sure your audience is aware.
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