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June 12, 2024 —
These days, anyone can write or talk about science and health topics, no matter how much or how little about the topic they actually know. Here are some questions we’ve put together to help you evaluate a source of information.
April 3, 2024 —
Health and science communicators can’t simply expect trust from their audiences. How can you convey why scientists or claims should be considered trustworthy? In this post, Dr. John C. Besley explores the dimensions of trustworthiness beliefs.
February 28, 2024 —
More than 10,000 rare diseases affect nearly 30 million people nationwide. But communicating about rare diseases research can make a real difference beyond this community. NIH’s Dr. Joni L. Rutter discusses how to tell stories about rare disease...
January 31, 2024 —
It’s hard to know who to trust these days. How do you identify an appropriate expert or resource when it comes to health, wellness, or biomedical research in general?
September 6, 2023 —
We need to do more than simply play whack-a-mole with bad information when it emerges. Rebuilding trust in our institutions, including in healthcare, journalism, and government, will require a combination of three tactics.
August 10, 2023 —
Not all scientific studies are created equal. Communicators need to understand how to assess whether studies have robust findings and how to communicate this to audiences.
July 5, 2023 —
Innovative research solutions often require risk-taking, and the public has a right to understand these risks. How can we approach the challenges of communicating about the risks of research?
April 12, 2023 —
When communicating about disabilities, diseases, and health conditions, it’s important to consider the unique needs and interests of the people experiencing them as part of daily life.
November 16, 2022 —
Rogue clinics offer stem cell-based therapies that haven’t been tested for safety and efficacy. When communicating to the public about stem cell-based therapies, it is important to put any treatment claims in context.
October 3, 2022 —
How do we get evidence-based facts and resources to communities so they can hear truths and make informed decisions about mitigation strategies, vaccines and more?
