Are there some gaping holes in the PLOS placebo study in today's news? Find out in today's Daily Briefing!
Should all adults get tested for HIV? Get the latest on this debate and more news from our Daily Briefing.
Could Chinese drywall scrap be responsible for health problems linked to American-made drywall? Answers and more in our Daily Briefing.
Does the HIV "cure" recently reported in Germany live up to the hype it's getting? Answers and more from our Daily Briefing.
Like writing about abortion or animal rights, writing about vaccines inevitably raises the ire of certain readers. It is not for the timid. Journalist Amy Wallace writes about being sued by an anti-vaccine activist and offers tips for covering this controversial and emotionally-charged topic.
With the rise in MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant infections, the few that prove dangerous or deadly invariably make headlines or lead the evening news. Because even basic reporting can stir panic each time a cluster of infections arises, here are tips on presenting these stories with context and perspective.
