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How research misconduct harms patients and science

Fraud, manipulation and research misconduct can lead scientists down a slippery slope, affecting drug development, grant funding, and patients’ lives. Scientists working in the field of Alzheimer’s research are under enormous pressure to maintain grant funding, publish, and, ultimately, find a cure. For decades, their primary focus has been preventing or eliminating amyloid plaque in

Telehealth on the line: What could happen this spring?

As part of the American Relief Act signed by President Biden in December, certain telehealth benefits for Medicare beneficiaries were extended only until the end of March 2025 — instead of a three-year extension as proposed in a Continuing Resolution. These benefits and the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program are now set to

PitchFest Prep Session

Whether it’s your first or tenth time at PitchFest, please join this virtual session to review the dos and don’ts of your one-on-one with editors. The PitchFest committee will share feedback it has gotten from previous years’ editors and advice on how to make the most of your 10-minute time slots. Bring your pitches. As

Health care in court: A prep session for a big June

Buckle up: The Supreme Court is expected to rule before the end of June in a number of cases with significant implications for health in America. With transgender health care, Planned Parenthood funding, preventive care, and several environmental cases, among others, in the balance, what’s the best way to prepare to cover these important stories?

Rest Deprived? Why Rest, Not Just Sleep, Matters

If you’re getting sufficient sleep but still feeling mentally burnt out, at a loss for creativity, or frequently distracted, the solution isn’t necessarily quitting your job or taking a vacation—it’s understanding what types of rest you really need and how to get them most effectively. In this webinar co-hosted by the National Association of Science

AHCJ German Health Care Study Group informational webinar

Join us for an informational webinar about the AHCJ German Health Care Study Group, a weeklong, immersive experience in Berlin this October. Selected U.S.-based journalists will explore Germany’s health system — one that delivers universal coverage and strong outcomes without medical debt. Supported by The Commonwealth Fund, the program covers airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation

Webinar: Disappearing Data and How Reporters Can Respond

Virtual

"The federal government is diminishing the nation’s capacity to authoritatively measure the health and well-being of Americans in real time. Layoffs have shuttered entire data collection teams in health agencies. Dozens of experts at the Centers for Disease Control were shown the door just as they were wrapping up detailed national surveys on HIV. And

From Big Picture to Local Story: Reporting on the Impact of the Megabill

New York

"The 2026 budget act signed into law on July 4 will impact the health of millions of Americans — especially those on Medicaid and other safety net programs including SNAP. How can journalists wrap their arms around these massive changes? "Panelists will highlight what aspects journalists should pay close attention to right now and how

Webinar: Extreme Heat — A Rising Public Health Threat

Virtual

In this USC Annenberg/Center for Health Journalism webinar, "we’ll examine growing health threats and discuss what kinds of regulations and policies can help. We’ll look at how one sweltering region of the Southwest is taking innovative steps to combat extreme heat and prevent deaths, and what lessons can be drawn from those experiments. Journalists will

Talking Shop: The 89 Percent Project’s Next Phase

Virtual

"CCNow’s 89 Percent Project made news in April reporting that 80 to 89% of the world’s people want their governments to take stronger climate action. The next phase of the project explores the people behind the numbers: who are they, why do they care, are they surprised to learn they’re the overwhelming majority? At this

AHCJ Webinar: Preparing for Reporting on Autism, Vaccines and Related Science

Join moderator Tara Haelle and an expert panel — including Alison Singer (CEO of the Autism Science Foundation), Paul Offit, M.D. (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), and Jessica B. Steier, DrPH (PMP and CEO of Unbiased Science) — for a webinar that will help reporters navigate the science behind autism, vaccines, and the expected Health and

ASC Webinar: Science Engagement With People of Faith

"More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults claim a religious affiliation. In STEM fields however, faith is often thought to be a source of tension. The U.S. public views scientists as mostly trustworthy in their areas of expertise, but also as hostile or indifferent to faith. Additionally, many scientists of faith are quiet about their

AI Chatbots and Mental Health: How To Report Responsibly on a New Risk

"Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots can provide round-the-clock access to supportive 'conversations,' which some people are using as a substitute for interactions with licensed mental health clinicians or friends. But users may develop dependencies on the tools and mistake these transactions for real relationships with people or true therapy. Recent news stories have discussed the dangers of

DCSWA Webinar: Science Writing on Substack

Virtual

"Join the D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology. This free online Zoom webinar will include a panel of leading science writers and communicators who will provide insight about how they got started on Substack and are using the platform to share