For insomnia-like complaints and nonrestorative sleep—especially in high-stress schedules (hello, night shift)—ashwagandha shows consistent, if modest, benefits.

Public trust in health and medical professionals has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by inconsistent messaging and the rapid spread of misinformation on social media. Initiatives like Michigan’s Health Communications Initiative (MHCI) offer a model for restoring confidence by leveraging trusted messengers, community partnerships, and evidence-based communication strategies to deliver timely and accurate public health information.