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John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: A recap of the year in health news, concussion treatment spawns big business and an interview with Eric Boerwinkle, incoming dean of the UTHealth School of Public Health. Full Story
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A grand jury in Waller County did not indict anyone Monday in connection with the death of Sandra Bland, whose July arrest focused national attention on jail safety standards, mental health checks and race and policing. Full Story
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To build a truly cutting edge hospital, it helps to listen to patients and doctors – as well as hotels, museums, airlines and malls. That approach brought one hospital in early and under budget. Full Story
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Former President Jimmy Carter’s seemingly successful battle with cancer has sparked interest in a new treatment that, in some cases, is more successful than traditional chemotherapy and radiation. Full Story
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Texas ranked worse than last year in an annual index of more than 20 indicators, which found that it fell from 34th to 31st place. Obesity, diabetes and lack of exercise were largely to blame for the slide. Full Story
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Doctors now may be able to rely on specific, empirical biomarkers to guide them in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. Full Story
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Concussion treatment is a big business, with pop-up clinics, questionable therapies and non-medical experts crowding into a field that veteran neurologists say might put patients at risk if they’re improperly diagnosed. Full Story
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Growing up in a poor household puts children at greater risk of neurological impairment than was previously known, increasing the odds of learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders and psychological illnesses. Full Story
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In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Snowball in a Blizzard. Full Story
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Coverage of his campaign stops this weekend highlighted an interesting development for the Texas senator: his campaign stops have become bigger, glitzier events and his transportation game has stepped up as well. Full Story
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