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New studies consider how oral flora can impact health of the entire body
The human mouth is home to a variety of ecological niches, inhabited by hundreds of microbial species. Scientists are eager…
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Medical ethicist discusses Right-to-Try legislation
Taken at face value, Right-to-Try (RTT) legislation sounds like a no-brainer, promising to improve access to treatments yet unapproved for…
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Making sense of how the new tax bill will impact health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Craft joins AHCJ staff as director of engagement
Cynthia Craft The Association of Health Care Journalists welcomes experienced journalist Cynthia Craft to its full-time staff in a new…
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Keep these points in mind when covering the tax bill’s impact on health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Vox reporter describes deep dive into medical studies on back pain
Two years ago Vox began a new feature section called Show Me the Evidence. In each piece, the reporter reviews…
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AHCJ fellows attend briefing at CDC about ongoing public health emergencies
Fellows in two of AHCJ’s health journalism fellowship programs attended today’s press briefing about ongoing public health emergencies with Health…
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Hospice tip sheet offers pointers on data analysis, story ideas
Updated hospice compare data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) had been slated for release on Nov. 21…
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Covering HIV in the modern era: What reporters need to know
About 36.7 million people around the world – about 1.1 million in the U.S.- are living with an HIV (human…
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Belluz talks about back pain research
Julia Belluz Nearly all people experience back pain at some point, and it’s the second most common disability in the…
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