By Katherine Lewis Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly 80 million Americans currently infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “HPV infections are so common that nearly all…
By: Ovidio Vasquez On March 16th from 9 am to 2 pm, the Pi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host a health symposium addressing health concerns affecting African American and Black women in the Atlanta…
By: Diya Gopalan A lone woman perches on a chair, enveloped by a landscape of greenery. The air is hushed; in front of her on a wooden table rest a dewy bottle, pint-sized glass, and two large microphones. She whispers…
By: Imani Brooks The country recently resurfaced from the government shutdown over President Trump’s “non-negotiable” $5.7 billion to build a security wall at the Mexican border. The government shutdown effected our food supply by allowing for unsafe food to hit…
By: Ovidio Vasquez Venezuela has been in the spotlight recently because of its political and economic crisis. Although news of political turmoil, economic struggles, and extremely poor living conditions for Venezuelan citizens did not just start this year, the US…
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…