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 Kate Benson

<p>Determining an ethical code is not as easy as it sounds when you take into to account a wide variety of cultures, journalistic training, and the constraints upon journalists in a variety of situations around the world.</p>

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By Angilee Shah

<p>We start the week of <em>Daily Briefings</em> with a selection of health stories around the globe and a re-examination of yearly check-ups.</p>

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By Barbara Feder Ostrov

<p>Online-only news sites may be a growth industry, but whether they’re making any money is another question. Get tips from three online news entrepreneurs on building a profitable business.</p>

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By Angilee Shah

<p>A lot of the cool new things that the <em>St. Louis Beacon</em> is doing have a distinctly old ring to them. They have a serious newsroom to be sure -- 15 journalists produce ten to 12 news and feature stories a day -- and they are comitted to new media and online publishing. But they are also ta

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By Kristen Natividad

<p>Health reporters and correspondents are in high demand this week, particularly on the East Coast. This edition of <em>Health Media Jobs and Opportunities</em> features an array of opportunities for health journalists at print, online and newswire organizations. And as always, we've included most updated information on upcoming grants, fellowships and educational opportunities.</p>