Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Harvard Public Health: Manganese In Water: A Threat To Americans' Health
Natasha Gilbert, the author of a Public Health Watch investigation, explains why manganese in water may be a growing problem in the U.S. (Mehta, 8/31)
Undark: How Advance Care Planning Neglects Black Americans
Researchers are rethinking living wills and other ACP documents to ensure seriously ill patients get the care they want. (Storrs, 9/6)
The New York Times: Menopause Retreats Are The Latest In Wellness Travel
With a growing number of women approaching the age of hormonal changes — by 2025, approximately 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause — the travel industry is catering to a new niche: Women who want help dealing with everything from hot flashes to mood swings, with perhaps some classic spa treatments thrown in. Menopause-centered offerings vary widely, from mindfulness techniques to herbal remedies to nutritional guidance and exercise. Sometimes, the most important activity is just the chance to bond with other women facing the same issues, experts say. (Gerszberg, 9/4)
AP: Bruce Springsteen Has Peptic Ulcer Disease. Doctors Say It’s Easily Treated
Bruce Springsteen announced Thursday that he’s postponing a slate of concerts in September on the advice of doctors who treating him for peptic ulcer disease. Fans who aren’t familiar with this common and potentially serious gastrointestinal problem may wonder how it could sideline The Boss, who turns 74 later this month. Here’s what to know about the disease. (Aleccia, 9/7)
The Washington Post: He Fought To Keep An Emotional Support Emu At His Home — And Won
Nicholas Olenik waged a months-long legal battle to keep Nimbus to help with his depression. But his victory was bittersweet. (Diaz, 9/5)
