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Reporting on addiction accurately and ethically
In this webinar, learn how to avoid some of the most common errors reporters make when covering drug addiction.
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For 2024, 80% of ACA enrollees can get health insurance for $10 a month, CMS says
Many consumers may still be unaware that health insurance is more affordable than ever when shopping on the federal and…
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Tip sheet: Reporting on Superfund sites and navigating the EPA website
Across the country, thousands of abandoned factories, landfills, mines, refineries and other contaminated sites are improperly managed, posing a threat…
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5 ways journalists can help temper hype around weight loss drugs
Journalists have a heightened duty to combat misinformation surrounding weight loss drugs like Wegovy and provide balanced coverage.
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November Lunch and Learn: Mining medical studies for story ideas
As healthcare reporters, we often rely on studies to inform our articles and back up the main points. But research…
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What to know about drone medication deliveries
Instead of waiting in line at the pharmacy to pick up medication, wouldn’t it be more convenient for it to…
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Tip sheet: What to know about post-menopause health risks
Despite the health risks that affect half of the world’s population for a third of their lives or longer, many…
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Mobile addiction services stop overdoses by meeting people where they are, panelists say
Reducing deaths from overdoses of fentanyl and other opioids requires stepping outside brick-and-mortar health clinics and taking substance use services…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jyoti Madhusoodanan
Independent journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan covers health and life science for The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American and other publications.
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How ‘patient-centered’ street medicine is eliminating barriers to care
People who are homeless may delay seeking care at hospitals due to fear and lack of transportation and information, among…
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