Do Fainter Lines on Home COVID Tests Mean You’re Getting Better?

Scientific American

The colors of lines on COVID tests can show whether you’re getting healthy or staying sick—if they’re interpreted the right way. It's important to remember that these assays were not developed to be quantitative, meaning they can’t officially tell you how much virus is in the sample.

Paul Drain, associate professor of global health and of epidemiology, is quoted.

From Gaza to Syria to Ukraine, attacks on health care are part of warfare

NPR

The year 2022 set a grim record — 1,989 attacks on health-care facilities and their personnel, the worst total number in the decade since the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition began its sobering count. This year is on track to be even more devastating for the toll on health care. In many of the world’s ongoing conflicts — such as Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and now between Israel and Hamas — health care has been a target.

Amy Hagopian, professor emeritus of global health at the UW, is quoted.

Introducing the 2023-24 Global Mental Health Speakers Series

The 2023-24 Global Mental Health Speakers series is a collaboration between the UW Consortium for Global Mental Health and the Population Health Initiative. Each event is followed by a 30 minute informal reception to build community and connection among the people gathered. The series brings together thought leaders from across UW, joined by some local and international experts to present and discuss topics of central or emerging concern in global mental health.   

The climate crisis will amplify the UK’s existing health inequalities

The Guardian

The health inequalities between different ethnicities, neighborhoods and social classes are already stark, with millions of women in the most deprived areas in England dying almost eight years earlier than those from wealthier areas.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations — here's why that's a big deal

NPR

The health toll of climate change will come under the spotlight at this year’s international climate negotiations in Dubai, known as COP28, where for the first time the meeting will feature prominent conversations about exactly how a warming planet hurts people.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

UW Program Delivers Hope for Better Maternal Health Care

UW Magazine

Heart, Soul and Joy provides mothers and mothers-to-be tools to monitor their health at home and guidance about mental health, domestic violence, and nurturing joy and pleasure. UW students, alumni and faculty across disciplines are working with midwives, doulas and others who provide care to underserved populations to address maternal health disparities. 

After Taylor Swift concert death, Brazil searches for accountability

Washington Post

Concertgoers waited for hours in temperatures that reached a heat index of 138 degrees to see Taylor Swift’s first show of the year in Brazil. Many of them were anticipating the concert experience of their dreams: Swift’s Eras Tour had finally come to their country after crashing ticket servers in the U.S. and inspiring its own movie. They didn’t expect to leave feeling like they survived a nightmare.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

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