Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 12hDiscover the power of journalism in public health. Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House on 19 Oct & 02 Nov 2026. Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Who’d have thought? Well, some researchers evidently did: rolling anti-perspirant on your feet can stop foot odour! Happy hiking – from Chris Lo (FJHI 2026) for News Decoder. news-decoder.com/lets-talk-ab...news-decoder.comLet's talk about that smelly feet problemFoot odors are a common problem, but one most people are too embarrassed to talk about. That's too bad, because there are some easy fixes. 100
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A beautifully reported story by Gautham Krishnaraj (FJHI 2026) going deep inside the twin-faces of Prince Edward County, near Toronto: both a high-end travel destination and local community facing big challenges. For @thestar.com www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comPrince Edward County has become a glamorous destination. If you live there, it might be a different storyWhile restaurants and hotels garner tourists and international attention, many locals are still struggling. 020
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 25/06/2026@hananhammad.bsky.social (FJHI 2026) reports on research from JohnsHopkins that uses machine learning and blood tests to detect the risk of possible liver cancer, for @livescience.com www.livescience.com/health/medic...livescience.comNew blood test aims to spot liver scarring before it paves the way to cancerLiver scarring can pave the way to cancer down the line. A new blood test in development might help doctors spot it. 031
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 23/06/2026CONGRATS to Katharine Lake Berz (FJHI 2022), on being a finalist for the Canadian Association of Journalists award, Written Features category. “Mariana’s story offers proof that life endures even in places meant to extinguish it” @thestar.com writes. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...thestar.comToronto Star reporters nominated for CAJ awardsSeven reporters from Torstar publications are being recognized for their reporting in 2025. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 12/06/2026From his base at a university in Singapore, Chris Lo (FJHI 2026) spoke to sources in Norway, the UK, Czechia and the US to understand how geopolitics is changing the way undergrads now study abroad, for News Decoder. news-decoder.com/the-welcome-...news-decoder.comThe welcome mat isn't always out for international studentsIn the professional world, international experience is more needed now than ever before. But global politics is making it difficult to study abroad. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Nutrition science keeps changing; @hananhammad.bsky.social (FJHI 2026) reported on the growing push to include fermented foods in the Canada Health Guide. Thank you @cdnaffairs.bsky.social! www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/04/06/w...canadianaffairs.newsWhy experts want fermented foods added to Canada’s food guideA new national fermented foods initiative aims to prove fermented foods belong in Canada’s food guide 031
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 21/05/2026“Sometimes the best stories don’t come from interviews—they come from stepping into someone else’s shoes.” Here’s the backstory on our alumna, Ghada Alsharif, went undercover for Toronto Star to cover the world of Uber Eats couriers! Thanks J-Source.ca j-source.ca/six-weeks-un...j-source.caSix weeks undercover: Investigative lessons from the Toronto Star’s probe into Uber’s algorithm - J-SourceJournalist Ghada Alsharif worked undercover as an Uber Eats courier in Toronto to expose the harsh realities of algorithm-driven gig work, revealing shockingly low wages and systemic inequities 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 19/05/2026This announcement – up to $1890 in automatic tax credits for a family of four struggling to buy groceries – didn’t grab much attention when Carney made it in Januaryy… so Natasha Hu, MPH (FJHI 2026) took a closer look. www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comYou might get some budget help with the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. But experts worry it’s not enoughCanada’s Food Price Report 2026 predicts food prices will increase by between four to six per cent this year. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 13/05/2026What happens when patients move ahead of the evidence? @hananhammad.bsky.social – FJHI 2026 – reports for British Medical Journal about the wave of non-diabetics now using Continuous Glucose Monitors to monitor something doctors aren’t sure they need to be monitoring! www.bmj.com/content/392/...bmj.com 011
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Dance and public health may seem like different worlds; good journalists, like Angelica Recierdo, MFA, MS (FJHI 2026) put them together! news-decoder.com/the-healing-...news-decoder.comThe healing power of salsa musicLatin dance is popular worldwide. And whether they lead or follow, people find salsa can build community and improve their health. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Everyone is talking about this part of our health care system, but few are reporting on it. Thanks @hananhammad.bsky.social (FJHI 2026) for this piece in @thestar.com about current trends in virtual medicine. www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comWhat’s the future of virtual health care in Ontario? Despite funding cutback, it may have taken rootThe chief executive officer of Your Doctors Online compares the future of health care to the current state of food delivery. 011
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Discover the power of journalism in public health. Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in April & May 2026. Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana... 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Our alumna Ghada Alsharif went undercover for @thestar.com to report on the world of UberEats drivers in Toronto. Here’s how she did it! j-source.ca/six-weeks-un...j-source.caSix weeks undercover: Investigative lessons from the Toronto Star’s probe into Uber’s algorithm - J-SourceJournalist Ghada Alsharif worked undercover as an Uber Eats courier in Toronto to expose the harsh realities of algorithm-driven gig work, revealing shockingly low wages and systemic inequities 011
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Please note that the session originally scheduled for April 9 at 11:00 AM has been moved to April 16 at 11:00 AM. We hope you can still join us! www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Our fellow Anu Radha Verma turns her lens on the one in four Canadians living with chronic pain. Her latest story explores how patients are using apps to track symptoms. Thanks to The Toronto Star for partnering with us on this story. www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comThese apps offer promise for chronic pain. How much promise isn’t yet clearAre apps like this one an important part of the future of chronic pain care? Those living with chronic pain see potential, but some experts express concerns. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Health equity isn’t just an idea—it’s a reporting beat. Our fellow Anu Radha Verma turns her lens on the one in four Canadians living with chronic pain. www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.com 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Mahima Adey is a pharmacist-journalist who pays close attention to the environment – and reported this important piece for The British Medical Journal on the environmental and safety risks that come with single-use GLP-1 and tirzepatide plastic pens. bmj.com/cgi/content/...bmj.comWeight loss drug waste: what happens to the Ozempic pens?Pharmaceutical companies facing increasing demand for GLP-1 agonist receptors are struggling to minimise their impact on the environment. Mahima Adey reports As demand for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GL... 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Our fellow Dr. Cynthia Lien takes us inside the complex debate in Canada over whether lecanemab delivers true value for money. Thank you to The Toronto Star for collaborating with us on this story. www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comAn approved new treatment slows the progress of Alzheimer’s — but will provincial drug plans offer it?Lecanemab is inspiring both caution and optimism. 001
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Our fellow Anu Radha Verma explores the surprising history of Body Mass Index, and how reliance on it can sometimes distract health professionals from the real issues affecting their patients. Thank you to Healthy Debate for another great collaboration. healthydebate.ca/2026/02/topi...healthydebate.ca‘Dangerous outcomes’: The limitations of BMI as a diagnostic tool - Healthy DebateBMI is not a comprehensive indicator of health and using it can have disastrous results, especially for racialized populations. 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Local journalism plays a critical role in holding power to account—especially where larger media outlets may not be watching. Our fellow Anu Radha Verma shines a light on an important debate unfolding in Peel Region. thepointer.com/article/2026...thepointer.comMississauga taxpayers wanted an independent Auditor General hired for oversight of their money—Council voted noMississauga taxpayers wanted an independent Auditor General hired for oversight of their money—Council voted no. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026It takes a specialized journalist to tell health care stories with global impact. Our fellow Dr. Anny Huang reports on how Australia navigated a shortage of IV fluids. Grateful to The BMJ for commissioning this important investigation. www.bmj.com/content/392/...bmj.comHow Australia survived a sudden shortage of IV fluidsAustralia’s recent IV fluid shortage may offer lessons for other countries navigating similar crises, reports Anny Huang From early 2023 healthcare providers in Australia began to see shortages of i... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 01/04/2026“Equal parts bargain hunt and chaos.” That’s how our fellow Dr. Chris Lo describes the global “binz store” phenomenon—where supply chain inefficiencies collide with the brain’s reward circuitry. Thanks to The Conversation for commissioning this piece! theconversation.com/the-retail-a...theconversation.comThe retail afterlife: How surplus goods find new value at ‘binz’ storesAt binz stores, surplus goods move downstream through a hidden retail ecosystem, giving products a second life and shoppers the chance to stretch their dollars. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 31/03/2026“Equal parts bargain hunt and chaos.” That’s how our fellow Dr. Chris Lo describes the global “binz store” phenomenon—where supply chain inefficiencies collide with the brain’s reward circuitry. Thanks to The Conversation for commissioning this piece! theconversation.com/the-retail-a...theconversation.comThe retail afterlife: How surplus goods find new value at ‘binz’ storesAt binz stores, surplus goods move downstream through a hidden retail ecosystem, giving products a second life and shoppers the chance to stretch their dollars. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 26/02/2026We're still taking applications for 2026-27. Please complete "Step 1" here (link to apply page) and we'll reach out to set a deadline for the full application that works for you. Apply Now: www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/journalism/a... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 20/02/2026We teach fellows to revisit big stories others drop. Whitney Isenhower did just that, tracking down USAID staff who lost their jobs a year ago—yielding both inspiring comebacks and tough stories. www.devex.com/news/they-lo...devex.comThey lost their jobs in 2025. Here’s how they pivotedA look at six former USAID workers, and how they've moved on. 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact 2026-27: APPLY NOW Shape the public discussion of your field, through seven-months of journalism training and mentorship. Joint us, part-time and from anywhere in the world. 🌐 Learn more & apply: lnkd.in/gTn4N6i3 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Government budgets are a great source of story ideas. Here, our Fellow Ashley Aimone pried into Canadas latest federal budget to tell an underreported story about environmental and public health canadahealthwatch.ca/2026/02/04/c...canadahealthwatch.caCarney raised expectations of a well-being economy. His budget told a…Mark Carney’s political rise was closely watched by advocates who believed he would reorient Canada’s economy around health and well-being. To them, the… 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Good reporters find the people left out. @hananhammad.bsky.social covered new research on helping pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes manage insulin—always a high‑stakes challenge. www.healthing.ca/diabetes/man...healthing.caManaging diabetes in pregnancy: How closed-loop insulin systems are improving outcomes 011
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I love seeing our alumni’s journalism. Dr. Sandor Demeter, a public health and nuclear medicine physician in Manitoba, is now a regular Winnipeg Free Press contributor—this time highlighting, with one of his students, how Manitoba can get healthier. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...winnipegfreepress.comOpinion: An opportunity to save livesYou’re out at the mall and a man collapses in front of you. You sprint into action to help him, only to find he doesn’t have a pulse. Do you know what to do? How many Manitobans could save his life wi... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Working as a freelance foreign corro is hard; our Fellow, Fin de Pencier, is on the ground in Lebanon breaking news on how Hezbollah's position in the country is changing, this time for the The Telegraph (UK)! www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...telegraph.co.uk 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Our journalism fellow and former WHO senior staffer Georges Ki Zerbo explains the impact of U.S. cuts to global HIV and contraception programs in two concise @newsdecoder.bsky.social pieces. : news-decoder.com/cuts-to-u-s-... : news-decoder.com/what-happens...news-decoder.comCuts to U.S. health aid jeopardizes a global success storyTens of millions of people get life-saving treatment thanks to decades of U.S. government funds that have now evaporated. In Africa, this is a wake-up call. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Sometimes the key question is hiding in plain sight. Our journalism fellow—and Manitoba doctor—Nadin Gilroy asked one of them: Why can’t Canadian doctors work anywhere in Canada? The surprise: no one’s really against it, but… www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comEveryone wants doctors to move freely between provinces. Here’s why it doesn’t much happenOne Quebec doctor hoped to practise in rural Ontario but found the authorization process so onerous that he reconsidered: “I have enough places to work, forget this." 020
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 28/01/2026A strong story challenges assumptions and shifts how we think. Our journalism fellow Angelica Recierdo does exactly that in her @canadahealthwatch.ca piece on how AI can make work harder for many professionals. canadahealthwatch.ca/2026/01/24/c...canadahealthwatch.caCanada is going all-in on AI, without the guardrails workers needAs the AI gold rush accelerates, Canada’s labour protections are being tested. 034
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Our journalism fellow Gautham Krishnaraj — then a med student — uncovered why he was suddenly expected to ask patients for credit card payments, reporting for months to produce this vital story for @thelocal.to. thelocal.to/uninsured-bi...thelocal.toAnd How Will You Be Paying for Your Baby Today? | The LocalWhen I first came to the pediatrics unit as an idealistic medical student, I ran into an uncomfortable reality about our universal health-care system. 064
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Our Fellow Gautham Krishnaraj—training in emergency medicine in Prince Edward County, ON and a Local Journalism Initiative reporter—has been contributing to hometown papers nationwide. Here’s his portfolio from The @pictongazette.bsky.social: www.pictongazette.ca/author/gauth...pictongazette.caThe Picton Gazette | Prince Edward County’s newspaper of record.Canada's oldest weekly newspaper. Since 1830. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 22/01/2026‘The country is not going to be rebuilt without our tools,’ said Celine Kasem, a #Syrian-Canadian activist. But finding a job there can be a stumbling block. By Fin de Pencier, #internationalstudent for @thestar.com www.thestar.com/news/insight...thestar.comThey came to Canada for safety. Some are back to rebuild. These refugees aren’t waiting for Syria to be perfectly safe'The country is not going to be rebuilt without our tools,' said Celine Kasem, a Syrian-Canadian activist who recently moved back to Damascus. But finding a job there can be 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 22/01/2026There’s vitamin D for bones, ginkgo biloba for memory, zinc for an immune boost. If it’s all natural, what’s the problem? By Mahima Adey, #internationalstudent for @newsdecoder.bsky.social #overdose #overthecountermedicine news-decoder.com/the-danger-o...news-decoder.comThe danger of overdoing over-the-counter medicineThere's vitamin D for bones, ginkgo biloba for memory, St. John's wort for your mood, zinc for an immune boost. If it's all natural, what's the problem? 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Regulatory efforts to protect #seniors against #AI-related #risks are emerging across the #UnitedStates. By Cynthia Lien, #InternationalStudents, for @thinkglobalhealth.org www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/help...thinkglobalhealth.orgHelping Older Adults Navigate AI Scams | Think Global HealthRegulatory efforts to protect seniors against AI-related risks are emerging across the United States 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Without help, the supply of #dementia care workers in the #USA won’t be able to keep up with an #agingpopulation. By Cynthia Lien, #Internationalstudent, for @undark.org undark.org/2026/01/15/o...undark.orgThe Ever-Shrinking Eldercare WorkforceOpinion | Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Growing numbers of Canadians struggle to care for #children and #agingparents while also holding down full-time jobs. By Cynthia Lien (FJHI '26), #Internationalstudent , for Canada Healthwatch canadahealthwatch.ca/2026/01/13/f...canadahealthwatch.caFamilies shoulder the costs in Canada’s failing care economyMore Canadians struggle to care for kids and aging parents while holding down jobs. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Discover the power of journalism in public health. Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in January and February 2026. Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana... 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Many #teachers find that #students can’t learn if they are #hungry or #cold. But that often means providing food and clothing out of their #ownpockets. By Angelica Recierdo (FJHI '26), #internationalstudent for @newsdecoder.bsky.social news-decoder.com/should-schoo...news-decoder.comShould schools provide more than an education?Many teachers find that their students can't learn if they are hungry or cold. But that often means providing food and clothing out of their own pockets. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026The #manumea, a critically #endangered ground pigeon has been spotted multiple times in a remote #Samoan #rainforest. By Whitney Isenhower (FJHI '26), #internationalstudent for @livescience.com www.livescience.com/animals/bird...livescience.comLast of its kind dodo relative spotted in a remote Samoan rainforestThe manumea, a critically endangered ground pigeon and one of the closest living dodo relatives, has been spotted multiple times in a remote Samoan rainforest. 030
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026#collegestudents must pay for housing, books and course fees. For many, that leaves little extra for #meals. Some campuses are working to fill that need. By Natasha Yu Chia Hu (FJHI '26), #internationalstudent for @newsdecoder.bsky.social news-decoder.com/whats-not-pa...news-decoder.comWhat's not part of university requirements? Eating.College students must pay for housing, books and course fees. For many, that leaves little extra for meals. Some campuses are working to fill that need. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Live out of suitcases for months at a time, and you learn what to leave behind. By Hanan Hammad (FJHI '26), #internationalstudent for @newsdecoder.bsky.social #Highlymobile news-decoder.com/the-good-and...news-decoder.comThe good and bad of roaming the worldLive out of suitcases for months at a time, and you learn what to leave behind. It's not the physical stuff that matters but connections you make and keep. 010
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026To conduct new #research, #scholars need access to past studies. But often that costs #money that many can’t afford. #India is trying to fix that problem. By Charissa Egger (FJHI '26), #internationalstudents for @newsdecoder.bsky.social news-decoder.com/should-resea...news-decoder.comShould research be free for all?To conduct new research, scholars need access to past studies. But often that costs money that many can't afford. India is trying to fix that problem. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 08/01/2026#Contraception reduces #mortality and can improve the lives of women. But the #UnitedStates has pulled its global funding for maternal health programs. By GEORGES KI-ZERBO (FJHI '26), #internationalstudents, for @newsdecoder.bsky.social news-decoder.com/what-happens...news-decoder.comWhat happens when people lose access to birth control?Contraception reduces mortality and can improve the lives of women. But the United States has pulled its global funding for maternal health programs. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 16/12/2025In the #U.S., being an #uninsuredpregnantwoman would terrify me. In #Canada, it opened doors to #highqualitycare , as long as you have the funds for it, which I fortunately did. By Angelica Recierdo, #internationalstudents for @healthydebate.bsky.social healthydebate.ca/2025/12/topi...healthydebate.caThe accidental birth tourist: A North American pregnancy - Healthy DebateWhen baby is old enough to know the full story, I cannot wait to share how Canada welcomed an American like me without a plan. 000
Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact @dlsphjournalism.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Hazel Perron was 6 years old in February 2022 when she was diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma, an incurable brain tumour. By Nadin Gilroy (FJHI '26), #internationalstudents for @healthydebate.bsky.social #sickkids #schools healthydebate.ca/2025/12/topi...healthydebate.ca‘Children are kids first and sick second’: School adapts for terminally ill child - Healthy DebateWhen a child’s promise of a future is abruptly shattered by a terminal illness, the child and its family have to decide whether to continue with school. 000