Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
The Washington Post: Your Therapist Will See You Now. You Can Pay With Veggies And Head Scratches.
Hermie is not your typical therapist. For one, he’s a guinea pig. Nor is he your standard household pet. Since 2022, he has been a registered therapy guinea pig who regularly visits high-stress or mentally taxing places in the Boston area, such as universities, financial institutions and the Massachusetts State Court of Appeals. (Sachs, 10/29)
WUSF: Are Waymo’s Driverless Cars The Next Step In Accessibility?
These robo-taxis are everywhere in Tampa, but it's more than an innovation in technology — Waymo's might be the best transportation option for accessibility. (Brisk, 10/28)
The Washington Post: Naturally Vs. Artificially Dyed Candies: Can You Taste The Difference?
In a taste test, our panel detected differences, but they didn’t agree on what they were. (Heil, 10/28)
The New York Times: The Science Behind Your Reaction To Art
A new show at the Honolulu Museum of Art, “Vital Connections: Art & the Brain,” welcomes viewers with a pair of simulated brain scans made of colorful beads. One bears signs of PTSD, the other of Alzheimer’s disease. (Janofsky, 10/26)
NBC News: As More Young People Suffer Strokes, 29-Year-Old Recalls Early Signs: ‘A Bomb Went Off In My Head’
Patrick Mascoli was healthy and active when he suddenly collapsed at the gym and had to crawl to find help. Doctors eventually discovered that he had suffered a stroke. (Rizzo, 10/26)
CBS News: He Thought It Was Gout. Doctors Said He Needed Hospice. A Clinical Trial Saved His Life.
A father of three thought his knee pain had a benign cause. Doctors found advanced, treatment-resistant cancer. (Breen, 10/24)
