Insights

You learn a lot when you spend months reporting on a given issue or community, as our fellows can attest. Whether you’re embarking on a big new story or seeking to go deeper on a given issue, it pays to learn from those who’ve already put in the shoe leather and crunched the data. In these essays and columns, our community of journalists steps back from the notebooks and tape to reflect on key lessons, highlight urgent themes, and offer sage advice on the essential health stories of the day. 

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By Janet Wilson

It’s not easy for journalists to undertake testing on humans, nor should it be. But there are stories and situations where it is definitely warranted. Veteran journalist Janet Wilson draws from her own reporting experience to offer tips for your own work.

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By William Heisel

<p>The annual Net Impact conference brings together some of the world’s brightest young business minds to tackle big questions about how to build a better future. Here are some tips from the conference for health writers.</p>

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By Brandy Tuzon Boyd

<p>The four-part series "Streetwise: Walking &amp; Biking In Natomas" examined whether efforts to create a healthy, walkable and bikeable community in Natomas have been successful.</p>

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By Barbara Feder Ostrov

<p>Why too much black licorice can harm you, a jaw-dropping malpractice settlement, and a new executive order to alleviate drug shortages, plus more in our Daily Briefing.</p>