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A new way to measure perinatal mortality — and why it matters
The CDC has adopted a new, broader definition of perinatal mortality — deaths that occur around the time of birth.
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Mapping local economic consequences of federal cuts to NIH: How they did it
Learn how two researchers created an interactive map showing local impacts of cutting funding at NIH-funded facilities across the U.S.
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The story of the fires: A portrait of smaller journalism in a huge disaster
Panelists at an HJ25 session on January’s fires in Los Angeles agreed it was interesting to see how Southern California…
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People-powered policy: How ballot measures are shaping health policy
At HJ25, panelists explored how citizen-led ballot initiatives are being used to expand access to health care across the United…
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Reporters urged to use precision and compassion when covering addiction
Covering addiction requires a delicate balance of accuracy, ethics and empathy, panelists said during a session at HJ25.
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Racial disparities in health linger, some rooted in fake science
During an HJ25 panel on racism in health care, panelists discussed how the residual effects of bad science and physician…
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Covering health misinformation: What journalists need to rethink
At HJ25, panelists shared 12 strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health misinformation.
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Guidance for journalists reporting on how the U.S. public health system is changing
As federal public health funding and its workforce face sweeping changes, a panel at HJ25 discussed the future of the…
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Using public data to help patients understand hospital prices
At HJ25, panelists highlighted the role that hospital prices play in rising health care costs and how reporters can use…
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Steve Padilla wants you to write better. Here’s how
Steve Padilla wants writers to think a little more like criminals. “Good writing is like first-degree murder,” he said. “It’s…
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