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Writing about health care interventions? The HealthNewsReview criteria are as relevant as ever
Here’s why you should use HealthNewsReview’s patient-centered approach to reviewing stories about health care interventions.
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Conversation with Medicare director focuses on drug price negotiations
Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, spoke about improvements to the Medicare drug program at HJ24.
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Problem gambling on the rise as more states legalize sports betting
Sports betting is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C., leading to the rise of problem gambling as a…
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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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