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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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Signs you’re dangerously overwhelmed as a freelancer — and what to do about it
During November’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers discussed their mental health challenges and shared resources to help.
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A new data tool for tracking trans news coverage
The Trans News Initiative aims to give reporters a clear view of the gaps and trends shaping public understanding of…
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Get to know the parts of a medical conference
Making sense of a medical conference schedule can be overwhelming at first. Journalists, read this before you go.
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Reports show health insurers skirt medical loss ratio rules
Health insurers increase health care costs and avoid paying rebates to consumers under the medical loss ratio rule in the…
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Save the date for Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis
AHCJ and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism is thrilled to bring Health Journalism 2026 to Minneapolis from…
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Aging advocates brace for uncertain future
Longtime D.C. policy insider Bob Blancato briefs aging advocates on what to expect in federal aging policy for 2026 and…
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New insights for health journalists from a climate communication research review
Many people don’t get important info about their health because it’s siloed as an environmental topic. Health journalists can help…
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How to get quotes when scientists won’t talk on the record about climate change
Climate silence deepens among scientists affected by DOGE cuts. How do journalists get the quotes they need to inform their…
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Death, crime and care: What research says about harm reduction centers
Clear, evidence-based reporting is important to counter myths, explain legal uncertainty and show what harm reduction centers actually do.
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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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