In an opinion piece, News Team member Katie Stachowicz argues that rigid definitions of sex and gender don't represent the nuances revealed by new science.
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis signals a global health concern, measles outbreaks prompt vaccination calls, and Biden's executive order advances women's health research.
Julia Roth recommends tuning into the Sea Moss Girlies podcast episode "How to Live A Long, Healthy Life" for an enlightening discussion on how lifestyle choices, beyond genetics, play a crucial role in extending one's lifespan, featuring insights on alternative health biomarkers and the significance of childhood development in determining health outcomes.
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: A study suggests a promising blood test for colon cancer screening is nearing, and an investigation highlights Medicaid's impact on family estates, underscoring healthcare cost complexities.
Andrew Feld recommends: Steven Brill's "America's Bitter Pill" is an exploration into the complex dynamics of healthcare reform in the United States, revealing the influence of money, politics, and power in shaping the Affordable Care Act.
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Ellie Purinton explores the revolutionary journey of mRNA vaccines from combating a global pandemic to promising advances in the battle against cancer.
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Saif Hossain delves into the remarkable potential and complex ethical considerations of CRISPR/Cas9, a technology that's reshaping the very foundation of biology and medicine.
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Colorado is trying to limit drug prices, but big pharmaceutical companies are pushing back. At the same time, Korea is exploring rice coated with lab-made meat, Israel is focusing on the health of female soldiers, and the CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 quarantine.
News Team member Saanvi Nayar reports on the latest episode of the Emory Health Storytelling series, featuring Prof. Maryn McKenna and Theresa MacPhail, Ph.D., author of ALLERGIC.