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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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The regulation gap: How to cover toxic chemicals in US products
There’s an unsettling paradox at the heart of reporting on toxic chemicals in consumer products and food in the United…
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Elder services funding in the 2026 budget bill — is it enough?
The 2026 budget bill provides ongoing funding for many programs and services for older adults — but some advocates say…
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Will at-home screening methods for cervical cancer impact patient health?
Updated federal guidelines for cervical cancer screening may increase testing — but will it also cause women to skip annual…
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Karen Blum to lead AHCJ’s new AI and Patient Safety beat
In this role, Blum will guide coverage and develop resources to show how AI is reshaping health care and impacting…
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Vaccine trends and misinformation among older adults
In this webinar, epidemiology experts review the latest immunization trends, and discuss how to counter vaccine misinformation.
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From PitchFest to publication: How a freelancer landed a Guardian feature on super-recognizers
Health journalist Carina Storrs’ feature on super-recognizers in The Guardian started with a meeting at AHCJ’s PitchFest.
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‘Shadow AI’ on the rise in health care as patients report less trust, surveys say
Recent surveys found unauthorized AI tools, or “shadow AI,” have been used in about 40% of hospitals while 93% of…
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Progress and challenges on Europe’s pathway to clean air
As the United States falls behind on clean air policy, health journalists can look at progress in Europe and report…
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How much social media is ‘OK’ for kids? What the data really say
Parents keep asking for a magic number: How much social media is safe for kids? In short, research says there…
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Reporter’s series on Michigan nursing homes spurs legislative action
See how Bridge Michigan’s Robin Erb caught legislators’ attention with her coverage on nursing home staff shortages, patient harm and…
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