Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
The New York Times: An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands Of Women From Dying In Childbirth
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems: postpartum hemorrhage. (Nolen, 11/3)
NBC News: Woman, 101, Who Won Gold At World Senior Games, Shares 6 Tips For A Long Life
Alta Pierson competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games and won hearts on social media when a video of her running went viral. The centenarian’s tips for a long life. (Siclait, 11/5)
The New York Times: The Brain Injury That Made A Middle-School Teacher A Musical Genius
When Ed Freytag suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, it unlocked a rare musical talent. (Dingfelder, 11/2)
The New York Times: They Tried Kratom For Its Health Benefits, Then They Became Addicted
Some say they were introduced to the drug through wellness podcasts, free samples at gyms or fitness influencers. (Tauber, 11/2)
The New York Times: Doctors In Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that. (Kolata and Santora, 10/31)
The New York Times: Do Animals Grieve?
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider. (Anthes, 11/2)
