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The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study -- the largest public health study you never heard of

"Adverse childhood experience" has become a buzzword in social services, public health, education, pediatrics and even business. Do you know your own ACE score?

Nodding Disease with hallmarks of Kony 2012

As the world was engrossed in watching the Kony 2012 viral video, released by the invisible children depicting the atrocities of Joseph Kony in Northern Uganda, An Invisible disease called the Nodding disease was taking its toll on the people of Northern Uganda. Not many in the international media mentioned the nodding disease, even when it dep...

The Plot Thickens: Shaken Baby Syndrome on the BBC

Did the writers at "Silent Witness" know that their Helen Karamides character was such a close match for Dr. Waney Squier (except, of course, for the parts about the suicide, the alcoholism, and the theft of infant brains)?

Public Harassment on the Rise

"It feeds into a fear of rape and sexual violence and has a harmful effect on broader issues of equality" * * * "it has an impact on their self-esteem and body image" as well as a sense of safety and autonomy over self."

How We Do Harm: Otis Brawley's new book skewers 'gluttony' of over-diagnosis, medical treatment

In his eye-opening new book, Dr. Otis Brawley takes aim at doctors who prescribe too much, drug companies who promise too much, and the system that rewards them both with hefty incomes and sales.

Political Campaign Database Could Kick Start Deeper Scrutiny of Health Insurance Votes

Why health journalists should dive deep into campaign finance data to scrutinize the health insurance-related votes of their legislators.

Coachella for Health Writers: AHCJ 2012 Conference Will Rock Atlanta

Missed Coachella Live? Health journalists have their own version this week at the Association of Health Care Journalists Conference in Atlanta. Here's a preview.

Health Media Jobs and Opportunities: Last Call for National Fellowship Applicants

There are still a few days left to apply for this year's National Health Journalism Fellowship, Hunt Fund Grant and Packard Foundation Grant, and check out our health media job listings!

Health Media Jobs and Opportunities: Brief the Nation on Health Care News

This week, check out a handful of print openings at publications of various health disciplines. Also, keep an eye on upcoming deadlines for our 2012 fellowships and grants — these opportunities are not to be missed.

Health Media Jobs and Opportunities: Apply for a National Health Journalism Fellowship

Deadlines are fast approaching for this year's National Health Journalism Fellowship, Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism Grant and the inaugural Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Journalism Fund Grant. Don't miss out on these opportunities.

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