Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Scientists who study longevity and women’s health have come to realize that the female reproductive system is far more than just a baby-maker. The ovaries, in particular, appear to be connected to virtually every aspect of a woman’s health. (Gupta and Smith, 6/24)
It was 1988, and people were dying. By the end of the year, more than 80,000 cases of AIDS would be reported in the United States since the start of the epidemic, with more than 60,000 deaths. At the Ritz, a group of restaurateurs, chefs, caterers, and others from the food world gathered. They wanted to find a way to help. ... The result was Aid & Comfort, a benefit inspired by one that took place in San Francisco the previous year. It was an extravaganza, held at the Boston Garden with the goal of raising $250,000. (First, 6/26)
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter? (Schulson, 6/24)
He hardly seems the part of the telehealth industry’s public enemy No. 1. He’s unassuming, self-effacing, soft-spoken, with the bearing of a professor. But as telehealth lobbyists seize on this moment years after pandemic lockdowns to win new protections and incentives from Capitol Hill, Ateev Mehrotra is the industry’s chief critic — determined to warn congressional committees that the booming virtual care business comes with tradeoffs. (Ravindranath, 6/24)
An analysis of more than 7 million speeches by lawmakers suggests that politicians use simpler language on high-temperature days, which researchers say may point to a potential effect of a warming climate on cognition. (Blakemore, 6/22)
