Today, we recommend a documentary about the opioid epidemic that focuses on the producers of these drugs. FRONTLINE showcases a 53-minute documentary on Insys, a pharmaceutical company that pushed consumers to use their opioid painkiller drug by bribing physicians and…
By: Sarah Du Ted Flores was in his early twenties when he was first introduced to opioids following a car crash. For six years, he battled a constant cycle of withdrawals from taking more than what his physician prescribed, often…
A summary of important health news from the past week. Less Than 1% of Vaccinated People Have Developed COVID-19 By: Gillian Mahoney According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 127 million people in the United…
Join us April 22nd from 4 - 5:30 pm EST for "Viral Justice: Racism, Vulnerability, and Refuting Black Pathology" a talk by author and speaker Dr. Ruha Benjamin. In this talk, Dr. Benjamin examines the twin crises of COVID-19 and police violence,…
Earlier this week, the Biden administration put our a proclamation making April 11 through April 17, 2021 a Black Maternal Health Week. While this is a notable move by the administration, they are not one to have established this week as…
Photo by Matt Sir on Unsplash (rights-free) A summary of important health news from the past week. Carcinogen Reportedly Found in Hand Sanitizer: How to Avoid it By: George Citroner Hand sanitizer, long relied on to help prevent infection, has…
A new Netflix original series Headspace Guide to Meditation is a short informational series about the practice and science of meditation. It encourages everyone to make meditation an integral part of their lives. Narrated by author and meditative practitioner, Andy…
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash (rights-free) Vulva. Labia. Clitoris. Vagina. Why are these words so difficult for Western cultures to embrace? While depictions of penises have historically been plastered on statues, paintings, and architecture, vaginas have been neglected. Even…
A summary of important health news from the past week. Can Progesterone Improve COVID-19 Outcomes in Men? By: Lori Uildriks, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP Overall, men are 2.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than women. This disparity may result from…
Please join us in April 2021 to celebrate Autism with the Emory University community! Throughout the month, we will have exciting virtual events including, Keynote speakers focused on helping us think about Meaningful Connections and Inclusion, a “light it up” decoration…