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Nearly 43,000 people died from gun violence in 2023: How to tell the story
The health and economic costs of American gun violence are rising each year, according to a new report from NIHCM.
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Why falls are a public health crisis for older adults
Preventable falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, costing the U.S. health system more than $400 million…
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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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