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More testing, less stigma needed to stem tide of syphilis
Since 2018, syphilis cases in the U.S. have gone up 80%. Panelists at HJ24 discussed how we got here and…
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Reporting on America’s medical debt crisis
Medical debt now affects 100 million people in the U.S., with families cutting back on food, medications and more to…
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There’s much more to disability reporting than ‘inspiration porn’
Panelists delved into the challenges and pitfalls of writing about people with disabilities during Health Journalism 2024.
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Why it matters that the Surgeon General called firearm violence a public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy officially called firearm violence an “urgent public health crisis.” Here’s why that matters.
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Girls — especially girls of color — are getting their first menstrual periods earlier
The average age of a girls’ first menstrual period has been decreasing among younger generations, particular among racial minorities.
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How a Mashable senior reporter exposed hidden dangers of online teen peer-support forums
Mashable reporter Rebecca Ruiz exposed the potential for harassment and manipulation of vulnerable youth on peer-support forums.
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How journalists can follow the money of misinformation groups
The rash of measles outbreaks across the country is yet another symptom of rising anti-vaccine sentiment and misinformation in the…
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KFF reporter offers tips for mining hospital inspection reports
HJ24 panelists covered how to read, analyze and find stories in reports generated by inspections performed in response to a…
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Use audio storytelling techniques to enhance health care journalism
Three experienced podcast hosts emphasized the power of action and emotion to capture attention during an HJ24 session.
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For young children, trauma during critical periods can alter brain development
A panel examined how brain development is affected by traumatic experiences such as violence, war, and separation from parents.
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