A summary of important health news from the past week. Canada appeals court orders tobacco firms to pay billions in damages By: BBC News Tobacco companies in Canada appealed a 2015 ruling in favor of Quebec smokers who sued stating…
Health is a complex, interdisciplinary science. Medicine remains at its core, yet it draws upon the humanities and social sciences to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges in healthcare. My passion for health derives from this–the way it…
By: Katherine Lewis Editor's Note: This is the first in a new series, Health Beyond the Blog, that aims to introduce readers to good health-related content in other media contexts. We will be reviewing books, movies, tv shows, art, and…
By: Brandon Neath Last weekend President Donald Trump addressed the nation in arguably one of the most anticipated State of the Union addresses. Following the “blue wave” of the 116th Congress’ newly elected Democrats, Trump’s address focused on bipartisan efforts,…
World Health Organization Forms Committee To Guide Editing Of Human Genes By: Rob Stein Genetics is at its peak due to the amount of daily information that is being acquired through technological advancements. However, the lack of regulation on what…
Eating 'ultraprocessed' foods accelerates your risk of early death, study says By: Susan Scutti Researchers are warning about the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, which are those that include many ingredients and additives for taste and cosmetic purposes. These foods–often snacks,…
#EmoryBandTogether is an initiative developed by Emory’s Center for the Study of Human Health and the Center for Student Success Programs and Services to increase awareness about food insecurity. We believe this partnership is a unique higher education model that is far-reaching…
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the drug overdose death rate among women aged 30-64 years old increased 260% from 1999-2017. In the same report, the CDC found that there were 4,314 total drug overdose deaths in 1999…
How Digital Hoarding May Be Damaging Your Mental Health Stephanie Booth New studies are beginning to categorize digital hoarding as a subtype of hoarding disorder. Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater link feeling of overwhelmed with the amount of technology storage…
According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Economic Research Service (ERS), the United States wasted 31% of its available food supply in 2010. This staggering number equates to a loss of 133 billion pounds out of the available 430…