The Health Wrap: Strange Times in the United States, Ebola Updates, Tackling Misinformation – and Celebrating Wildflowers
The Health Wrap covers a range of topics, including the impacts of extreme heat, vaccine updates, challenges for science in the United States and elsewhere, innovation in the community-controlled sector, and good news for coffee drinkers.
The article highlights the trust issues surrounding health information, with journalists being the least trusted to tell the truth about health issues. It also discusses the importance of doctors and medical experts in building public trust.
The author, Lesley Russell, provides insights into American history and its contradictions, recommending resources for further exploration.
Russell also discusses the ongoing drought and its impact on wildflowers in Colorado, emphasizing the importance of leadership and democracy in addressing health issues.
The article delves into the Trump Administration's assaults on science and health, including proposals from the Office of Management and Budget that could significantly impact research funding and oversight.
Russell also covers the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as the rising cases of malaria and the deadly Marburg disease in Uganda.
The article also discusses the importance of global response to misinformation, with a focus on vaccine hesitancy and the impact of misinformation on public health.
In addition, the article covers vaccine updates, including concerns over a new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the CDC's actions on vaccine safety and effectiveness.
The author also provides good news about the benefits of coffee consumption, citing a study that links higher coffee intake to lower risks of certain diseases.
Finally, Russell acknowledges the support of Croakey and thanks Dr. Lesley Russell for providing the column as a pro bono service.
