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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Well, At Least They Didn’t Put "Cure" in the Headline

Contacting outside sources placed one journalist's article head and shoulders above the rest

What Doctors Don't Know & Journalists Don't Convey About Screening May Harm Patients

A new analysis shows how commonly doctors don't understand cancer screening statistics. That's no excuse for journalists not to do a better job in learning the basics and educating their readers, viewers, and listeners.

Good Reads: 5 Long-Form Health Stories to Inspire and Illuminate

After skimming health care news and research reports day after day, I often pine for the time to savor a good long read. Here are five long-form health stories that are well worth your time.

Question Authority: Push For More Transparency In Scientific Journals

An ethics scandal at the American Journal of Bioethics is prompting journalists to more closely scrutinize the journals they cover. Here are some tips for evaluating a journal's credibility.

Teaching Health Journalism: Why I Give Platform-Agnostic Assignments

In teaching health reporting, journalist and educator Ivan Oransky encourages students to flex their multimedia muscles.

Complete Health Reporting: How to Make A News Release Work For You in 55 Minutes

Even under serious deadline pressure, you can build a solid health story without cribbing from a news release. Here’s my 55-minute solution.

Raspberry Ketones: Using Online Trending Topics in Your Health Reporting

From raspberry ketones to face transplants, online trending topics can be a valuable tool for your health reporting. Here's how to use them wisely.

Complete Health Reporting: News Releases Should Spark, Not Replace Good Questions

At their best, news releases are designed to distill complex science into understandable language the public (and media) can understand. At their worst, they are designed to sell a particular product. Here's how to use them as a jumping off point, not a crutch, for your health reporting.

Complete Health Reporting: Always Ask About Costs

Never write a story about a health-related treatment without talking about costs. I wish health reporters would stitch that onto their pillows so they could see it every morning when they wake up.

All in a Day's Work: Reporting on Occupational Health

Help wanted. Pay not so great. Excellent chance of injury. You’ll never see an ad like this in the classifieds, but it’s a good description for many jobs. Get tips for reporting on occupational health.

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