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Treating Depression with Heat

News Team member Gillian Feinglass suggests that saunas might offer more than just relaxation; they could be a groundbreaking treatment for depression. New research reveals heat therapy as a potential nonpharmacological approach to reduce depressive symptoms.
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Health Tech Wearables and Nutrition

News Team member Nolan Shah reports on a recent study utilizing wearable technology that links meal timing before exercise to workout performance. This research, leveraging millions of user data points, could redefine dietary strategies for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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Saving The World’s Biggest Parrot

News Team member Chaya Tong reports on a pioneering study that uses genetics to save the endangered k?k?p?, a nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. This innovative approach marks a significant advancement in wildlife conservation, offering hope for other threatened species.
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Using CRISPR Against Sickle Cell Disease

News Team member Ellie Purinton highlights a groundbreaking clinical trial using CRISPR gene editing as a potential cure for sickle cell disease. This innovative approach could revolutionize treatment for the majority of patients without access to traditional transplants.
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Back to Basics: Eating Traditionally

News Team member Cora Bainum suggests that embracing simple, traditional dietary habits may hold the key to a sustainable future. As recent research bridges the gap between health and environmental sustainability, it's clear that conscious food choices can impact both personal wellbeing and the planet.
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Weekly Health Digest: Emerging Swine Flu, Recovering Redwoods, Rebounding from COVID, Turning to School Telehealth, and Healing with Robots

New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Discover our Weekly Health Digest, diving into topics like the emergence of swine flu, the remarkable recovery of ancient redwoods, strategies for rebounding from the COVID-19 era, the innovative use of telehealth in schools, and the promising role of robots built from human cells in healing the human body
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Weekly Health Digest: Carbon-free Fuels, Your Name in Space, Sickle-Cell Treatment, One Medical on Amazon, Long COVID, Controversial Weedkiller, and COVID-19 Vaccines

New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Dive into our Weekly Health Digest, featuring breakthroughs in sickle-cell treatment, the debate over a controversial weedkiller, and the latest on Long COVID, alongside insights into carbon-free fuels, sending your name to space, One Medical's integration with Amazon, and COVID-19 vaccine updates.
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Weekly Health Digest: Newborn DNA, Hybrid Baby Monkey, First Eye and Partial Face Transplant, Antidepressants and Sexual Health, and Ending TB

New from the News Team: Explore the ethics of newborn DNA sampling, the science of a hybrid baby monkey, and a medical milestone with the first whole eye and partial face transplant. We also discuss the impact of antidepressants on sexual health and the global efforts to end tuberculosis.
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