Barbara Feder Ostrov

Why some health reporters and bloggers deserve hazard pay for examining Todd Akin's absurd claims.

A recent webinar on covering mental health issues and the recession offered some great story ideas and resources for journalists, bloggers and advocates. Here's a sampling:

This year's West Nile virus season is one of the worst in years. Could quicker action have prevented deaths in Dallas?

These are the dog days of summer, right? So snuggle up to your air conditioner and check out these recent great health reads.

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the U.S. So why isn't the media doing a better job of covering the brutal heat's impact on our health?

A new swine flu variant has public health officials worried.

"Hot Spotter" Dr. Jeffrey Brenner talks about his pioneering efforts to improve the health of Camden's costliest patients - and offers ideas for your reporting.

Health reform gets rolling, a new diet pill, problems with hip implants and more from our Daily Briefing.

A sampling of reaction from politicians, patients, advocates and pundits on today's historic Supreme Court decision on health reform.

Get the information you need for smart coverage of the Supreme Court's decision on health reform.