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Atlanta: “The Public Health Capital of The World”

April 21, 2022
News Team
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Thanks to the presence of the CDC and other agencies, Atlanta is the capital of public health in America – but that position obscures how racism and inequality affected the evolution of public health.

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Incarceration, Mortality, Race: Health Impacts of Prison for Black Americans

April 14, 2022
Annika Urban
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In the US, unequal incarceration rates exact a cost on Black Americans that have long-lasting health implications.

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Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapies: The Future of Cancer Medicine

April 12, 2022
Jessica Maaskant
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The field of CAR-T cell therapies has skyrocketed in the past decade. What are the implications for these novel cancer treatments?

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The Placebo Effect: Refining the Definition of Healing

April 5, 2022
Lexi Rosmarin
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Understanding the almost-magical, still-mysterious placebo effect could reorient healthcare by giving us a new perspective on healing.

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When Doctors (and Other Providers) Doubt: Vaccine Hesitancy In Healthcare

March 31, 2022
Zainab Molumo
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Hesitancy and misinformation have marked th eCovid vaccine campaign. How do we respond when the hesitant are healthcare workers?

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Traditional Medicine in The Modern World: Traditional Chinese Medicine

March 24, 2022
News Team
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as TCM, has persisted into the 21st century through a mix of cultural relevance and strong government support.

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Modern Fertility: The Science of Surrogacy

March 22, 2022
Gabrielle Stearns
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Surrogacy is an increasingly common method of achieving a pregnancy, but it poses scientific challenges and emotional demands.

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Georgia’s “Critical Race Theory” Bill 377 and its Impact on Public Health

March 17, 2022
Annika Urban
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The Georgie Senate's Bill 377, which would prevent university teaching on "divisive concepts" such as racism, will be a critical interference in public health education.

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When you become your own enemy: Autoimmune diseases in the US

March 2, 2022
Lexi Rosmarin
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The incidence of autoimmune diseases is rising in the US, but their causes remain a mystery.

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Understanding Nutritional Supplements: Who Guarantees Quality?

March 1, 2022
Jessica Maaskant
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Nutritional supplements aren't regulated by the FDA. How can consumers be sure they are buying something worthwhile and safe?

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