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AHCJ’s freelance committee launches “Lunch and Learn”
Freelancers can find all sorts of tips and resources on AHCJ’s Freelance Center, but there’s nothing like one-on-one interaction. Now…
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Tips for covering Medicare’s plan to limit coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug
Medicare’s plan to restrict access temporarily to a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug is worth investigating. Expect to see a flurry…
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Two new studies address fertility and COVID vaccines
One of the most persistent concerns about potential adverse effects from the COVID-19 vaccines has been whether they will affect…
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Global burden of Alzheimer’s projected to triple
Cases of Alzheimer’s disease are rising throughout the world and could triple by 2050, according to a recent analysis in The…
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January Lunch and Learn: How to plan goals and work income for the year
During AHCJ’s inaugural Lunch and Learn, we set out to find ways writers could keep their careers moving forward and…
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Employers’ rising health insurance costs leave many families underinsured
In every state, what families pay for employer-sponsored health insurance is consuming a greater share of household income than it…
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Covering rapid testing and resources
Rapid COVID-19 testing, how to get them and how to use are among the biggest pandemic stories. In the coming…
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Tip sheet and resources for covering COVID-19 testing
Testing in the U.S. has been challenging for myriad of reasons including lack of laboratory infrastructure, supply chain gaps, regulatory obstacles, lack of test…
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New tip sheet highlights aging in place trends and challenges
The U.S. population of people 65 and older is expected to reach around 71 million by 2030 — nearly double…
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Aging in place — a guide for journalists
Nearly every older adult wants to grow older at home surrounded by familiar friends, neighbors and possessions. A recent AARP…
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