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health1 day ago•5 min saved

US Measles Surge Tests Public Health Funding and Messaging

Experts say the Trump administration has failed to contain a measles outbreak that has surpassed 1,000 cases, citing funding cuts and weak public messaging that have hampered CDC surveillance and communication; while some localities like Spartanburg, SC, are expanding vaccination, national messaging remains controversial and experts argue that strengthening vaccination rates — not just surveillance — is necessary to end the outbreak, with proposals like expanded wastewater surveillance underfunded after Covid-era funding expired and Congress restoring only some CDC funding.

via The Guardian|

#cdc #health #health-communication

health20 days ago•4 min saved

Counting Drinks and Cancer Risk Messaging Cut Alcohol Use, Australian Study Finds

In a large Australian study, pairing a cancer-risk message about alcohol with a practical cue to count drinks significantly reduced participants’ alcohol consumption over six weeks, outperforming other messaging approaches.

via ScienceAlert|

#alcohol #australia #behavior-change

public-health2 months ago•6 min saved

California Appoints Former CDC Leaders to Lead Public Health Innovation

California, led by Governor Newsom, is launching PHNIX, a new initiative to modernize public health infrastructure and restore trust in science by involving former CDC leaders and experts to enhance innovation, collaboration, and communication at multiple levels, addressing federal retreat from science and fostering a resilient, data-driven public health system.

via California State Portal | CA.gov|

#california #cdc-officials #health-communication

advice4 months ago•2 min saved

Reader Urges Compassion Over False Cancer Hope Articles

A reader dealing with a relative's terminal cancer criticizes friends for sending unsolicited, often inaccurate cancer research articles that can cause pain rather than help, emphasizing the importance of trusting medical professionals for treatment information.

via Cleveland.com|

#advice #cancer #compassion

health7 months ago•5 min saved

Reddit Insights: Men’s Experiences with Vasectomy Pain and Regret

A study analyzing Reddit posts reveals that many men experience fear, regret, and persistent pain after vasectomy, challenging the perception of it being a largely risk-free procedure. The findings highlight the importance of transparent, nuanced communication about potential long-term outcomes to ensure truly informed consent, especially as online discussions increasingly influence health decisions.

via The Conversation|

#health #health-communication #online-forums

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"NIH Research Project Halted: Examining Potential Self-Censorship"

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has halted a research project called Advancing Health Communication Science and Practice, which aimed to study health communication and combat misinformation. The sudden reversal by the NIH's acting director, Larry Tabak, has raised concerns that the agency is censoring itself due to political pressures. The NIH has provided shifting and inconsistent explanations for the decision, leading to speculation that it is responding to the growing controversy over studying misinformation. The program, which had received favorable feedback and was expected to receive significant funding, is now in limbo, leaving researchers disappointed and concerned about the lack of communication from the agency.

via CBS News|

#censorship #health #health-communication