Insights

<p>Graphic new cigarette warning labels, robbing banks for health care, doctor pay and silicone breast implants — plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>In Bahrain, 47 health professionals are on trial for helping anti-monarchy protesters. Health writers should keep close eyes on this case and do what they can to keep these heroes from suffering even more.</p>

<p>A "road diet" for Southern California communities, hospital overuse of double CT scans, news about food allergies and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>The Anthony Weiner scandal, to my mind, was the least interesting news coming out of New York political circles last week. The most interesting is the apparent sacking of New York's aggressive Medicaid Inspector General.</p>

<p>We started&nbsp;<em>Career GPS</em>&nbsp;one year ago, almost to the day. This week we're looking back at the five most popular posts in the&nbsp;blog, revisiting the big lessons learned and, where possible, providing some updates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Childhood diseases rise along with vaccine exemptions, comic strips and medicine, the benefits of private hospital rooms and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Is it even possible anymore to seem unbiased when reporting on politics or the workings of government? Has our political culture become so poisoned that it’s impossible to come off as objective anymore?</p>

We rely on editors. But, when it comes to reporting on scientific journals, we mostly act as if they don’t exist — to the detriment of transparency in scientific and medical research.

<p>Health programs' fate uncertain as California governor vetoes lawmakers' budget, Medicaid under fire and warnings about the hCG diet, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>This week, we bring you a handful of openings at various health magazines. Also highlighted: opportunities with the Weight Watchers Magazine and Publishing Division, the Dow Jones healthcare beat and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And as always, find the most updated information on upcoming grants, fellowships and educational opportunities.</p>