Social Media and Vaccine Skepticism
News Team member Stephanie Oehler describes how the online "trad-wife" aesthetic fuels the flames of the anti-vaccination movement during the second-largest measles outbreak of the 21st century.
Climate Versus Weather
News Team member Merom Arthur describes what is known about the relationship between climate change and extreme weather and how we can prepare for these events.
Improving “Healthspan”
News Team member Justine Borgia explores strides in healthspan research geared to help humans live healthier for longer.
The Puzzle of the Pelvic Floor
News Team member Harleigh Markowitz explores the gendered health disparities related to pelvic floor dysfunction awareness, treatment, and access to care.
High Fiber Intake in Pregnancy
News Team member Alexa Morales describes the need for new prenatal nutrition guidance to include fiber, as it promotes stronger microbiomes and better health outcomes in mothers and their babies.
Health Beyond the Blog: “The Peter Attia Drive Podcast”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Justine Borgia recommends "The Peter Attia Drive Podcast" for its accessible explorations of health and wellness topics for all audiences.
Too Young for Skincare?
News Team member Ananya Dash delves into the rising popularity of skincare among today's teens and tweens due to social media, the risks it poses, and expert guidance for this group going forward.
Battling Kidney Disease in Georgia
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan discusses local efforts at Emory and Grady Memorial Hospital to improve awareness and outcomes for kidney disease across Georgia.
Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Georgia Ede’s “Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Justine Borgia recommends Dr. Georgia Ede's "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind" for its thoughtful dietary recommendations to promote neurological and psychological health.
Health Beyond the Blog: Cassandra Quave’s “The Plant Hunter”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Alexa Morales recommends Cassandra Quave's memoir "The Plant Hunter: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines" for its vivid imagery and musings on the medicinal properties of plants.