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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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‘Starved in jail’ is a story in every U.S. county
Sarah Stillman’s piece “Starved in Jail” asks why incarcerated people die of neglect when private companies are paid millions for…
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How a digital nomad pitched an opioid story to the beverage publication Punch
Freelancer Karen Fischer’s pitch on how restaurant workers are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic traces back to…
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Misuse of AI chatbots in health care tops 2026 Health Tech Hazard Report
ECRI’s annual report finds many people turning to chatbots even though they aren’t designed specifically for health care.
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Firearm homicide rates higher among pregnant women than nonpregnant women, study shows
U.S. women are more likely to be killed during or soon after pregnancy than the three leading causes of maternal…
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Meet the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellows
Six journalists have been selected for the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) program.
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Covering measles in 2026: Updated data, guidance and reliable sources
It’s crucial for journalists to include accurate information about measles and vaccination in their coverage of the ongoing outbreak.
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Maine becomes 22nd state with a red flag law
Maine voters passed the state’s first red flag law in November, creating a legal pathway to temporarily prevent someone in…
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Letter from Minneapolis: No ‘normal’ in journalism, right now
In this personal account, Minneapolis-based AHCJ member Sheila Eldred reflects on listening to fear and grief up close.
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How to advocate for yourself as a freelance journalist
During January’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers swapped tips on advocating for better pay, clearer boundaries and more time.
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A conversation on ‘The Cure for Everything’: Where American public health is and where it’s headed
In this webinar, Michelle Williams will share lessons from her book “The Cure for Everything” that could inspire story ideas…
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