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Q&A with journalist Nick Kristof: A ‘battered optimist’
Journalist Nick Kristof spoke about his experiences chasing the news and about his faith in humanity in his keynote address…
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Why muting is a ‘quiet revolution’
While it may seem like everybody is dragged on social media these days, there’s a simple way to silence the…
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Understanding immune system molecules holds promise for treating long covid, cancer and more
At HJ24, panelists discussed how the immune system plays a much larger role in maintaining our health than expected.
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Smoke and mirrors: Investigating Big Tobacco globally
By Cici Yu, Freelance Health Journalism Travel Scholarship Recipient In a lightning talk at Health Journalism 2024, senior reporter María…
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How reporters suss out research misconduct
Scientific fraud, misconduct and deception were a few takeaways from a panel at AHCJ’s Health Journalism 2024.
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Use audio storytelling techniques to enhance health care journalism
Three experienced podcast hosts emphasized the power of action and emotion to capture attention during an HJ24 session.
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For young children, trauma during critical periods can alter brain development
A panel examined how brain development is affected by traumatic experiences such as violence, war, and separation from parents.
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Measles outbreaks are dangerous and unnecessary, expert says
By Ashad Hajela/Connecticut Health Fellowship A pediatric disease expert cautioned journalists about the unnecessary threat of measles outbreaks during a…
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Pro tips for securing a paid journalism fellowship
By Hilary Powell and Cassie M. Chew When the growth of digital media pushed rates for independent journalism from $2…
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How an accidental freelancer landed on her feet
By Rosemary Westwood, National Science Health Environment Reporting Fellowship Anna Medaris didn’t plan it this way. As she put it,…
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