The Great Handwashing Debate
News Team member Stephanie Oehler delves into the science behind handwashing and how it impacts our microbiome and ability to fight infections.
Evolutionary Benefits of ADHD
News Team Member Alya Khoury delves into the scientific debate on ADHD's evolving role and its genetic persistence over human history.
HIV care for Black teens
News Team member Aanya Ravichander describes the journey of Atlanta-based Dr. Samantha Veronica Hill, from child of the 1980s witnessing the HIV epidemic to becoming an HIV provider and researcher of today.
Students fight to improve maternal mortality
News Team member Joy Lee delves into the importance of the Emory Decatur Labor Support Volunteer program and the local fight against Georgia's high maternal mortality.
Mother and newborn care worldwide
News Team Member Diyya Ganju tells the story of Dr. Sydney Spangler and her journey in maternal and newborn health, spanning Atlanta to East Africa.
Transplanting Ovarian Tissue
News Team member Ananya Dash discusses how ovarian tissue transplants, commonly used in cancer patients, could be adapted for healthy women to ward off the negative effects of menopause.
Severe Flu and Children’s Brains
News Team member Ananya Dash reports how severe flu infection can lead to neurological challenges in newborns and how annual flu vaccination can protect mothers and babies alike.
Incarceration’s Affect on Female Family
News Team member Rama Esrawee reports on the cardiovascular and psychological toll that incarceration of loved ones imposes on Black women.
Cystic Fibrosis and the Gut Microbiome
News Team member Alexa Morales reports that supplementing Vitamin D and inulin in cystic fibrosis patients' diets may improve some symptoms and promote higher quality of life.
Psychedelics and Mental Health
News Team member Lauryn Palacio reports how psychedelic drugs may be effective in treating mental health disorders and how stigma may complicate steps forward.