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Tip sheet: Reporting on peptides
Peptides have been in headline and after headline this year. The molecules gained even more attention this summer when an FDA advisory panel decided compounding pharmacies could prepare six peptides for patients with a prescription. While many people, including wellness influencers and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., tout peptides for everything…
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How a freelancer pitched a time-sensitive story about a midwifery lawsuit to the Guardian
When I asked Atlanta-based freelance journalist Gray Chapman how she got the idea for her April Guardian feature about a battle over who can provide midwifery care in Georgia, she said it was “99% luck.” I disagree. Chapman — an AHCJ member who has written for publications including The New York Times, the Bitter Southerner…
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4 tips for getting an editor’s letter of support for a fellowship
If you’re a freelance journalist with an ambitious story idea, applying for a fellowship can be an excellent way to secure some funding and editorial guidance along the way. But many such opportunities require an editor to commit to publishing the project months — if not longer — in advance. That can be a barrier.…
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These new resources can help you vet digital mental health tools
If you’re a journalist covering mental health, you’re bound to come across some new digital tool claiming to combat anxiety or encourage healthier self-talk. But reporting on them — whether as a news article about a buzzy new product or in a roundup of resources in a service piece — can be tricky. As I…
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How a freelancer pitched a personal essay about running and romance to Runner’s World
For my latest installment of “How I Pitched It,” I talked to Amanda McCracken, a freelance health, travel and relationship journalist in Boulder, Colo. McCracken, who’s written for outlets including The New York Times, NPR and The Guardian, shares the story behind her May Runner’s World essay, How the Best Lessons I Learned During Racing…
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Everyone’s talking about peptides: What reporters should know
Peptides made headlines this summer when an FDA advisory panel decided compounding pharmacies could prepare six peptides for patients with a prescription. Great news for wellness influencers, celebrities and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — among the many people who have touted the benefits of peptides for muscle growth, fat loss,…
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Watch: Tips for applying to U.S. and International Health Reporting Fellowships
Applications are now open for two of our most competitive and career-changing reporting fellowships: The U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship and the AHCJ International Health Study Fellowship. These opportunities are your chance to take on ambitious projects, sharpen your skills and bring vital health stories to life with the time, resources and support you need. In this webinar, viewers…
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