Making Health Public

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The book explores the intricate relationship between media and medicine, emphasizing how news coverage shapes cultural perceptions of health and disease. It introduces the concept of 'biomediatization,' illustrating the collaborative nature of health knowledge through various expert contributions. By blending media content analysis with ethnographic research, the authors provide a comprehensive view of the health news ecosystem, involving journalists, clinicians, and audiences. This work offers valuable insights for students and scholars into the complexities of health news creation and its societal impact.