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Medical journalism

The practice of reporting on medical news and discoveries, including the importance of verifying claims through rigorous evidence and the role of journalists in promoting public understanding of health issues.

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Jan 17, 2026
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Who is Sanjay Gupta and his expertise in neuroscience?

Sanjay Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon who is widely known as CNN’s chief medical correspondent and a public communicator on brain health; his public expertise centers on clinical neurosurgery, med...

Feb 7, 2026

How reliable are celebrity health claims and what standards do journalists use to verify medical discoveries?

are unevenly reliable: some raise legitimate awareness or reflect vetted medical choices, but many are anecdotes, paid endorsements, or simplifications that lack rigorous evidence and can mislead the ...

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