It's been an especially eventful 25 years, from Y2K to the great financial crisis to the pandemic, giving us a lot to adjust to and learn from, starting with profound changes in the economy. Our colleague Michael McKee starts us with an economic overview. -We are fortunate to be alive at this moment in history.-Unemployment was low. The economy was booming. -Never before has our nation enjoyed at once so much prosperity and social progress with so little internal crisis.-Trees don't grow to the sky, and, at ...

Though most Americans would rather forget the pandemic, its cities are still feeling the consequences. We’ve crunched the numbers to show which ones are struggling the most https://t.co/pfehi5WYmt https://t.co/vv73AnNsJ3 ...

Though most Americans would rather forget the pandemic, its cities are still feeling the consequences. We’ve crunched the numbers to show which ones are struggling the most https://t.co/60NdWR6m2L ...

Global Health Leadership - China's potential to be recognized as a global health leader was once considered unlikely [1] - Pandemic-related aid has improved China's reputation among less wealthy nations [1]

Down payments have surged since before the pandemic. How much are first-time and repeat buyers really putting down today—and how does your number compare? https://t.co/mPST68CZzg ...

Jamie Dimon's insistence that bankers get back to the office has helped Canary Wharf recover from the pandemic faster than London's other business districts. Read more: https://t.co/55LhKCuwAx📷️: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg https://t.co/80KJM7IEMB ...

Impact of Disinformation on Healthcare - The healthcare industry faces challenges from widespread disinformation, impacting public health and individual patient care [6][14][27] - Disinformation is spread through social media and other channels, often undermining evidence-based medicine [8][16] - Combating disinformation requires significant effort due to Brandolini's law, where refuting false information requires more energy than producing it [18] Strategies for Addressing Disinformation - Healthcare professionals can counter disinformation by establishing rapport with patients, actively listening, and emphasizing shared goals [13] - Transparency and acknowledging the gray areas in science and medicine can help bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients [19] - Utilizing techniques from other fields, such as the SIFT method from librarians and the three-step method from climate science, can aid in debunking myths [26] The Role of Healthcare Professionals - Healthcare workers experienced high rates of psychological and physical health difficulties during the pandemic [7] - Healthcare professionals can use social media to educate the public and share trustworthy information [8][13] - Acknowledging the human context and providing facts with empathy can be more effective than simply presenting data [21][23] Financial Implications and Conflicts of Interest - Unregulated supplements and treatments promoted outside of medical insurance can drain patients' finances without providing real evidence-based benefits [17] - The Sunshine Act allows scrutiny of physicians' financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, revealing potential conflicts of interest [30] Measuring Impact and Hopeful Skepticism - Changing minds requires reaching those in between the extremes who are genuinely seeking information and not profiting from misinformation [35] - Hopeful skepticism, which involves critically examining information while remaining open to new data, is essential in medicine [24][25] - Even a small impact, such as convincing one pregnant woman to get vaccinated, can contribute to widespread protection against disease [33][36]

Market Conditions - The report draws parallels between the current situation and the Covid-19 pandemic period of May 2021 [1] - The report references "nuke", suggesting a potentially significant or disruptive event [1]

Lufthansa said it has designated Johannes Teyssen as its next chairman to succeed Karl-Ludwig Kley, who oversaw Europe’s largest aviation group for almost a decade, including the period of debilitating pandemic and an expansion into regional carriers https://t.co/0LbKaQRKVw ...

Social Trends - Americans are experiencing a record low in sexual activity, even less than during the pandemic [1] - This trend has been a concern for psychologists for decades [1]