Barbara Feder Ostrov

<p>Heavy marketing of breast cancer awareness, Calif. doctor lobby approves legalizing pot, the death of CLASS and more from our Daily Briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CDC has released its "season opener" flu surveillance report and the good news is that there could be record-setting supplies of flu vaccine in the U.S. Here are some tips for reporting on the 2011-2012 flu season.</p>

<p>The links between place and health, an unused Medicare benefit, and a lawsuit over ozone pollution, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>The St. Louis Beacon recently created an engaging animated video to accompany an in-depth report on health disparities by California Endowment Health Journalism Fellow Robert Joiner.</p>

<p>The five cancers most likely to lead to bankruptcy, unhealthy vitamins, a health reform comic book and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>It’s worth checking in on some important health legislation recently signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown. These bills are expected to help Californians get better access to health care and to prepare the state for health reform.</p>

<p>Steve Jobs' pancreatic cancer explained, fluoride backpedaling in Florida, and the legacy of DES, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Better ER care for VIPs, lobbying by a Medicare fraudster, homeland security and breast implants, and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Even if you're not a fan of commemorative disease days or months, there are some intriguing story angles if you end up covering National Depression Screening Day this week. Here are ideas and resources.</p>

<p>Hospitals balk at expensive retrofitting, drunk driving declines, food safety problems at the port and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>